"There is more courage in that white heart of yours than in those of all the Umpondwana.

Well, sister, I also am brave, or at the least for these many moons I have set myself a task, nor will I shrink from it at the end, and that is to save you from Piet Van Vooren as once at a dearer price you saved me.

Now, hearken, for myself I have no fear; as I have said, doubtless in this way or in that I shall win through, but it cannot be at your side.

I must rejoin you afterwards.

What, you refuse to go?
Then, Lady Swallow, you send me down to death and your hands are red with my blood.