Can you remain idle and see these little ones murdered ?" Williamson made no answer, the men who had crowded round were equally silent.

Not one lowered his head.

Many looked at the impassioned missionary; others gazed at the savages who were circling around the trees brandishing their weapons.

If any pitied the unfortunate Christians, none showed it.

They were indifferent, with the indifference of men hardened to cruel scenes.
Jim understood, at last, as he turned from face to face to find everywhere that same imperturbability.