Some day a great white people from the north will come down and swallow up the disobedient.
That day is now at hand.

You have been wise in time.

Therefore I say it is well." The stranger spoke with perfect coolness.

He looked round curiously at the circle of dark faces and laughed quietly to himself.

The chief stole one look at him and then said something to a follower.
"I need not speak of the reward," said the stranger.