Now, what shall I do with her, Baas?
I came here to serve you and to seek the red stones that you desire, and not a woman tall enough to be my grandmother." "I really don't know and don't care," answered Leonard.

"If you will be a god you must take the consequences.

Only beware, Otter: lock up your tongue, for this woman will teach you to speak her language, and she may be a spy." "Yes, Baas, I will see to that.

Is not my name Silence, and shall women make me talk--me, who have always hated them?
But--the Baas would not like to marry her himself?
I am a god, as you say, though it was you who made me one, Baas, not I, and my heart is large; I will give her to you, Baas." "Certainly not," answered Leonard decidedly.

"See if the breakfast is ready.