I have been searching my mind for just some such idea to lay before the notables.

As we are talking a language that none else here understands, I can safely take you into confidence.

A raid is being planned into British territory." He paused to let that sink in, and tapped my knee with his disgusting fingers until I could have struck him from irritation.
"There is, however, an element of disagreement.

There is uncertainty as to the outcome, in the minds of some of the chiefs who live nearest to the border.

The feeling among them is that perhaps I am urging them on in order to serve my own ambition at their expense.