You must remember that your companions will be half-breeds, men who have neither the stamina nor the courage for really rough work.

When the hardships begin they are almost sure to desert you.

If we were going together we might possibly pull through, as we have already pulled through so many dangers." "Yes, I shall miss you sorely.

All the same, I am resolved to go, even were the danger tenfold greater than you say it is." "I feared as much.

Well, if I cannot dissuade you from attempting this enterprise, I must e'en go with you, as I am pledged to do.