I had no idea then that I might ever have to use it, and bought it rather as a curiosity; but I have kept it within reach of my bedside since these troubles began, and I don't think one could want a better weapon at close quarters." "No, it is a tremendous thing; and after the way I have seen you using that pick I should not like to be within reach of your arm with that mace in it.

I don't think there is much chance of your wanting that.

I have no fear of the natives getting over here this time." "I have no fear of the natives at all," Bathurst said.
"I am only afraid of myself.

At present I am just as cool as if there was not a native within a thousand miles, and I am sure that my pulse is not going a beat faster than usual.

I can think of the whole thing and calculate the chances as calmly as if it were an affair in which I was in no way concerned.