Then he passed his hand through the coal-black hair which, parted in the middle, fell in smooth strands upon his neck, and exerted all his powers of persuasion to convince her of the folly of her plan.

After his arguments were exhausted he raised his voice louder.

As usual, when excited by anger, he swung his lower right arm to and fro, feeling the prominent muscles with his left hand.

But Kuni remained resolute, and when he at last perceived that his opposition only increased her obstinacy, he exclaimed: "Then rush on to your destruction! The day will come when you will see where you belong.

If only it doesn't arrive too late.