The Noyades When left alone Harry blew out the other candles, but left that in the lantern burning, and threw himself down on the locker and thought over every detail of the work for the next day.

As he had said, the great danger was of Virginie struggling and being too frightened to follow his instructions.

Certainly he could fasten a rope round her, but even then it might be difficult to manage her.
The next danger was, that other persons might cling to the hatchway.
Harry felt the long knife which was concealed in his breast.
"God grant I may not have to use it!" he said.

"But, if it must be, I shall not hesitate.

They would simply destroy us without saving themselves, that is certain; therefore, I am justified in defending the girls, as I would against any other enemy." He knelt down and prayed for some time.