The people were very amiable, and I found on all sides the same courtesy and kindliness that Margary describes on his first visit.
But the crowd was quiet for only a little while; then a dispute arose.
It began in the far corner, and the crowd left me to gather round the disputants.

Voices were raised, loud and excited, and increased in energy.

A deadly interest seemed to enthral the bystanders.

It was easy to imagine that they were debating to do with me as they had done with Margary.

The dispute waxed warmer.