I cannot break it.

Besides, I am sure that he will come in time, for he has never failed---" There was a desperate finality about the quiet tones and the weary face with the shadow of a smile on it.
Then Heritage spoke.

"I don't think your plan will quite do, Dogson.
Supposing we all break for the hinterland and the Danish brig finds the birds flown, that won't end the trouble.

They will get on the Princess's trail, and the whole persecution will start again.

I want to see things brought to a head here and now.