I have looked on unmoved at the torture of the stake more than once, so 'tis no weak sentimentality that leads me to try to avert your fate.

Nor am I sure I can, whatever my motive be.

I possess no power to overturn the united vote of these warriors--they are all children of the Sun.

I can think of but one method by which I can even hope to encompass your escape from immediate torture.

If by some subterfuge I can delay action until day-dawn, I may be able to control these savages.