"Now, for my part, I devoutly hope that Mavovo is right, for let me tell you, if he isn't it may be a nasty job." "I've always been peaceful enough up to the present," replied Stephen.
"But the sight of those unhappy wretches of slaves with their heads cut open, and of the woman tied to a tree to starve----" "Make you wish to usurp the functions of God Almighty," I said.

"Well, it is a natural impulse and perhaps, in the circumstances, one that will not displease Him.

And now, as we have made up our minds what we are going to do, let's get to business so that these Arab gentlemen may find their breakfast ready when they come to call.".