Well, I tread them down, I go on my appointed way.

But beware how you try to hold me back.

If any one of you should attempt to come between me and my ends, know that I will destroy you all.

Obey or die." "Well, he has had his chance and he won't take it," said Bastin in the silence that followed.

"The man must go to the devil his own way and there is nothing more to be said." I say the silence, but it was no more silent.