And as there is no common hangman here, we, of course, must do this duty as well as every other.

I have now clearly proved that I am justified in what I am about to do.

But the argument does not stop there--self-preservation is the first law of nature, and if we do not get rid of this man, what is the consequence ?--that we shall have to account for his being wounded, and then, instead of judges, we shall immediately be placed in the position of culprits, and have to defend ourselves without witnesses.

We therefore risk our lives from a misplaced lenity towards a wretch unworthy to live." "Your last argument is strong, Easy, but I cannot consent to your doing what may occasion you uneasiness hereafter when you think of it." "Pooh! nonsense--I am a philosopher." "Of what school, Jack?
Oh, I presume you are a disciple of Mesty's.

I do not mean to say that you are wrong, but still hear my proposition.
Let us lower down the sail, and then I can leave the helm to assist you.