Yes, Nic, they're looking to the future, and so am I and you.

What a place this world would be if we hadn't a future before us every one! There, you will not fret nor worry yourself about any dangers we are likely to meet with from the convicts now." "Oh no," said Nic eagerly; "you have done me no end of good, Lady O'Hara.

But--" "Well, but what, boy?
Out with it, and don't hesitate." "Are they ever likely to rise against us over there, or here aboard ship ?" "Sure, I don't know, Nic," said Lady O'Hara coolly.

"Very likely, my boy.

They are always thinking about it, I know." "But if they do ?" "Well, we shall just have to rise too, and teach them manners.