Perhaps it was a mistake, or the fellow thought you had jewels.

Anyway he will never try that trick again--see, my blow crushed his skull." "He is actually dead ?" "Beyond doubt.

The chair was a heavy one, and I struck with all my strength.

What shall be done with the body?
It cannot be left lying exposed here; no one would believe you killed him, and my presence must not be suspected." "Could it," she suggested, "be dropped astern through the port ?" "Ay, that might be done; it was dull of me not to think of that.

Yet we must not risk a splash to be overheard on deck.