In this case I would be ready to defend it against any odds, and would have the satisfaction of standing up for the rights of the settlement like a man, and of hurling defiance at the entire British navy, at least such portions of it as happens to be on the island at this time, if they were to attempt a rescue--as this Bumpus hints they are likely to do.

Yet it seems to me strange and unaccountable that they should thus interest themselves in a vile pirate.

I verily believe that I have been deceived; but it is too late now to alter my plans, or to hesitate.

Truly, it seemeth to me that I might style myself an ass, without impropriety." "Ho!" remarked Sambo; and the grin with which the remark was accompanied seemed to imply that he not only appreciated his master's sentiment, but agreed with it entirely.
"You've got eleven men, I trust.

Sambo ?" "Yes, mass'r." "All good and true, I hope--men who can be trusted both in regard to their fighting qualities and their ability to hold their tongues." "Dumb as owls, ebery von," returned Sambo.
"Good! You see, my man, I _must_ not permit that fellow to escape; at the same time I do not wish to blazon abroad, that it is my friend Henry Stuart who is helping him.