However, that is what we must go down and find out.

Now the first thing is to look about, and find some point at which we can get down to the beach." "Well, I will lie down and take a nap till you come back," Matteo said in a tone of resignation.

"I have no interest either in these rocks or in the water; and as far as I can protest, I do so against the whole proceeding, which to me savours of madness." "Don't you understand, you silly fellow, what I am thinking about ?" Francis said impatiently.
"Not in the smallest degree, Francisco; but do not trouble to tell me--it makes no matter.

You have some idea in your head.

Carry it out by all means; only don't ask me to cut my hands, tear my clothes, and put myself into a perspiration by climbing down that cliff." "My idea is this, Matteo.