The question was how to send back a message to Arcoll, assuming I had any difficulty in getting away.

At first this puzzled us both, and then I thought of Colin.

I had trained the dog to go home at my bidding, for often when I used to go hunting I would have occasion to visit a kraal where he would have been a nuisance.

Accordingly, I resolved to take Colin with me, and, if I got into trouble, to send word by him.
I asked about Laputa's knowledge of our preparations.

Arcoll was inclined to think that he suspected little.