I myself blame him for one thing, and severely, but I stop there.

I blame him for, the indiscretion of introducing a novelty which was calculated to attract attention to our civilization.

There was no occasion to do that.

It was his duty, and it is every loyal man's duty to protect that heritage in every way he can; and the best way to do that is to attract attention elsewhere.

The squatter's judgment was bad--that is plain; but his heart was right.