They wouldn't have taken the trouble to bring me aboard, but would have dropped me to the bottom of the river had they been desirous of getting rid of me.

Once we are out at sea, what will they have to fear from me?
No one could hear my shouts.

As to demanding an explanation and making a fuss, it would be useless.

Besides, what am I to the men who have carried us off?
A mere hospital attendant--one Gaydon, who is of no consequence.
It is Thomas Roch they were after.

I was taken along too because I happened to return to the pavilion at the critical moment.
At any rate, no matter what happens, no matter who our kidnappers may be, no matter where we are taken, I shall stick to this resolution: I will continue to play my role of warder.