In fact, I think that I will say it at once," and he stepped towards the door.
"Indeed you will not," interrupted Nehushta.
"And pray, my Libyan friend, how will you prevent me ?" "My putting a knife into your gizzard, as I did through that of the renegade Rufus an hour or two ago! Ah! I see you have heard the story." Amram considered, then replied: "And what if I also have a knife ?" "In that case," said Nehushta, "draw it, and we will see which is the better, man or woman.

Merchant, your weapon is your pen.

You have not a chance with me, an Arab of Libya, and you know it." "Yes," answered Amram, "I think I do; you desert folk are so reckless and athletic.

Also, to be frank, as you may have guessed, I am unarmed.
Now, what do you propose ?" "I propose that you get us safely out of Caesarea, or, if you prefer it, that we shall all die here in this grain-store, for, by whatever god you worship, Phoenician, before a hand is laid upon my mistress or me, this knife goes through your heart.

I owe no love to your people, who bought me, a king's daughter, as a slave, and I shall be quite happy to close my account with one of them.