De Sylva's probable death implied a good deal, but it was the supreme test of her courage that she refrained from useless questioning.

Yet she thrust aside the two bananas and supply of dried meat and crusts that Hozier placed before her.
"I cannot eat," she murmured, striving to control her voice.
"But you must.

It is imperative.

You would not wish to break down at the very moment your best energies will be in demand.

Our lives, as well as your own, may depend on your strength.