That is quick work, soon over.

There are other means of bringing you to terms." The commander held in his hand a thick pamphlet in which he had been reading.

He made it into a firm scroll, and placed it upon the edge of the railing near which he was standing.

Then turning to one of the sailors, he said, "Here, let me see you cut that through with your knife.

Be quick." The man drew the long knife from his belt, and with one sweeping stroke severed the thick scroll.