Therefore, the smaller the escort I travel with, the better.

I shall, of course, take the Malay, my man Abdool, and the four men of the escort.

That is quite enough, if we get up without trouble; whereas if there is trouble, the fewer the better." "Well, I hope no harm will come of it, Lindsay.

Of course, if you consider it your duty to go, go you must." "Yes, I think it my duty.

I consider the cession of this island to be of extreme importance.