Ladle, old chap, I feel as sure of it as if he'd told us.
It is all nonsense about making an end of us.

I was sure it only meant trying to frighten us; but we're two big, strong, healthy lads, and he's going to take us right away." "Do you mean it?
What for ?" Vince looked sadly at his companion in misfortune for a few moments, and then he said huskily,-- "To sell!".