And the shadow of his despair overcast his face.
"But then..." he faltered.

"There is nothing to be done." "Nay, nay: things are not so desperate." Dr.Whacker smiled a little with tight lips.

"I've thought of it.

You will see that the man who buys the boat must be one of those who goes with you--so that he is not here to answer questions afterwards." "But who is to go with me save men in my own case?
What I cannot do, they cannot." "There are others detained on the island besides slaves.

There are several who are here for debt, and would be glad enough to spread their wings.