They had scented the end, sir.

Fifty per cent.

of that murdering mob were professional bandits from the Campo, sir, but there wasn't one that hadn't heard of Nostromo.
As to the town leperos, sir, the sight of his black whiskers and white teeth was enough for them.

They quailed before him, sir.

That's what the force of character will do for you." It could very well be said that it was Nostromo alone who saved the lives of these gentlemen.