"I should tell them that, at present, none could say whether you were a superhuman being or no; and that it might bring some misfortune upon the nation, were a messenger of the gods put to death.

This trial would prove that.

If the gods protected you, you would triumph.

If they were not on your side, you would be defeated." "I should do my best," Roger said quietly.

"I have been well taught the use of arms, and in our long voyage here we practiced daily.