"If I do not shoot her, she will certainly betray us." "Then let her betray," said Francisco; "it is written that you shall do no murder." "If you fear to shoot a woman, send for your black dog, White Man," mocked Soa.

"He would have killed my father, and doubtless this task also will be to his liking." "I can't do it.

Get a rope and tie her up, Francisco," said Leonard.
"We must watch her day and night; it will be a pleasant addition to our occupations.

After all it is only one more risk, which is no great matter among so many.

I fancy the game is about played out, anyhow." Francisco went for the rope and presently returned accompanied by Otter.
A month of furious dissipation had left its mark even on the dwarf's iron frame.