"An injured lady, half a million in treasure, a black cannibal, and a wooden-legged ruffian.
They take the place of the conventional dragon or wicked earl." "And two knight-errants to the rescue," added Miss Morstan, with a bright glance at me.
"Why, Mary, your fortune depends upon the issue of this search.

I don't think that you are nearly excited enough.

Just imagine what it must be to be so rich, and to have the world at your feet!" It sent a little thrill of joy to my heart to notice that she showed no sign of elation at the prospect.

On the contrary, she gave a toss of her proud head, as though the matter were one in which she took small interest.
"It is for Mr.Thaddeus Sholto that I am anxious," she said.

"Nothing else is of any consequence; but I think that he has behaved most kindly and honorably throughout.