One is what an old soothsayer told him: that he would die by fire at sea; the other is his love for this girl.
Between the two, he's in bad shape.

Remember that he's an old man." "You're right, sir; and I'll do it.

It may not be legal, but we can't stop for law in a case like this." McTee nodded and went back to Henshaw, whom he found walking the cabin with a step surprisingly elastic and quick.
"Go back and send another message," he called.

"I made a mistake.

I didn't send one that was strong enough.