Fairfax is vigorous, and will put up a fight, if he has any chance.

He must be taken care of, before he does have any.

Travers is an old man, to be knocked out with a blow.

All we have to fear are those fellows on the sloop, and they will have to be attended to quietly, without any alarm reaching the house.

I am going to leave that job to you--it's not your first." "The old sea orders, Captain ?" "Ay, that will be quicker, and surer," The voice hardened in gust of sudden ferocity.