They should have known better.

They were poor, ignorant men, who did not know that the hospitality of a king is sacred, and that when a king invites travelers to enter his country they are his guests, and under his protection." When the interpreter translated this speech the king was silent for two or three minutes.

Then he said, "My white friend is right, They were foolish men.

They could not know these things.

If my warriors overtake them no harm shall come to them." Pleased with the impression that his words had evidently made Mr.
Goodenough returned to Frank, who had not been ordered to accompany him to the palace.