I doubt not you are a bold man, loyal to those trusting you, and I honor you for it.

Take me, also, into that charmed circle, yet never forget I am a woman capable of doing great harm if I choose, for I have those at my command here who would die gladly at my bidding.
The threat of French vengeance moves me little, senor; France is strong, cruel, relentless; but France is not here." "Quite true," I replied, feeling best now to permit her to enjoy her own way.

"But France never forgets, never pardons, and France possesses arms which reach across the seas, even into this wilderness.
All she needs is a guide, and I could become that.

Yet if you grant my request I pledge that no words of mine shall result in your injury." "Your half threat does not greatly trouble me, senor.

I am no frail reed fearing a puff of air.