That deeply seated love of vengeance, which formed so prominent a feature in their characters, was gratified by his metaphorical allusions, and the chief himself augured favourably of the success of his own schemes, by the number of supporters, who manifested themselves to be in favour of the counsels of his friend.

But still unanimity was far from prevailing.
A long and decorous pause was suffered to succeed the words of the first speaker, in order that all might duly deliberate on their wisdom, before another chief took on himself the office of refutation.

The second orator, though past the prime of his days, was far less aged than the one who had preceded him.

He felt the disadvantage of this circumstance, and endeavoured to counteract it, as far as possible, by the excess of his humility.
"I am but an infant," he commenced, looking furtively around him, in order to detect how far his well-established character for prudence and courage contradicted his assertion.

"I have lived with the women, since my father has been a man.