"He has already placed me in charge." "Yet without hearing a word as to why I am here," indignantly.

"I am an American woman, and you will yet pay dearly for this outrage.

I demand an interview with the chief, and refuse to go with you until it is granted." "You refuse! Ha!" and he burst into laughter.

"Why, what power have you got, you little fool?
Do you know where you are?
What fear do we have of your damn Americanos.

None!" and he snapped his fingers derisively.