You were sincere just now when you said Quipai would perish with me.

And it will--unless I can find a successor who will continue the work which I have begun.

My people are good and faithful, but they require a prescient and capable chief, and there is not one among them who is fitted either by nature or education to take the place of leader.

Will you be my successor, Monsieur Nigel ?" This was a startling proposal.

To stay in Quipai for a few weeks or even a few months might be very delightful.