In short, I am a mild man." Mr.Fogo got off his barrel, went to the window, sighed softly, and returned.

Something in his manner imposed silence on Caleb.
"We shall live here alone," he resumed.

"It is even possible that, to ensure solitude, I shall rent the cottage as well, and install you there.

Above all things, remember," with sudden sternness, "that no woman is to come near this house--I shall even expect you to do your utmost to prevent their landing on the quay below.

That, I think, is all.