"The dying does not amount to much," he said.

"It is the thinking about it that hurts you mortals most.

I've watched many a shipwreck at sea, and the people would howl and scream for hours before the ship broke up.
Their terror was very enjoyable.

But when the end came, they all drowned as peacefully as if they were going to sleep, so it didn't amuse me at all." "I'm not worrying," said Trot.
"Ner me," said Cap'n Bill.

"You'll find we can take what comes jes' as easy as anybody." "I do not expect to get much from you poor mortals," said Zog carelessly.