I said it; Sam Hardwicke said it, and you do not dare to say that I lie.

Don't try to say it by calling me 'whoever says.' That isn't my name." Sam was as cool and quiet as possible.

There was no sign of agitation in his voice, and no anger in his tone.

The boys, however, were furious.

They were in earnest in this expedition, and they supposed, of course, that the destruction of the compass would force them to return to camp.