Perhaps he distrusts the mercy he would receive at the hands of your Onondaga, Tayoga.

And at this point in our dialogue, Mr.Lennox, I want to apologize to you again, for the actions of the Ojibway before the war really began.

I couldn't prevent them, but, since there is genuine war, he is our ally, and I must accord to him all the dignities and honors appertaining to his position." "You're rather deft with words yourself, Monsieur de St.Luc.Once, at New York, I saw a juggler with balls who could keep five in the air at the same time, and in some dim and remote way you make me think of him.

You'll pardon the illustration, chevalier, because I really mean it as a compliment." "I pardon gladly enough, because I see your intentions are good.

We both play with words, perhaps because the exercise tickles our fancy, but to return to the true spirit and essence of things, I warn you that it would be wise to surrender.