Being a Christian, I hope so, but till it comes to the sticking-point, one can never be sure." "You speak big words, O Higgs," answered Shadrach insolently, for, as I think I have said, he hated the Professor, who smelt the rogue in him, and scourged him continually with his sharp tongue, "but if the Fung get hold of you, then we shall learn the truth." "Shall I punch his head, sir ?" queried Quick in a meditative voice.
"Be quiet, please," interrupted Orme.

"We have troubles enough before us, without making more.

It will be time to settle our quarrels when we have got through the Fung." Then he turned to Shadrach and said: "Friend, this is no time for angry words.

You are the guide of this party; lead us as you will, remembering only that if it comes to war, I, by the wish of my companions, am Captain.

Also, there is another thing which you should not forget--namely, that in the end you must make answer to your own ruler, she who, I understand from the doctor here, is called Walda Nagasta, the Child of Kings.