27/41 What we want you to do is this. Your friend--my friend--wants no miracles, so that you have got to do by strength what might be done by stratagem, though not so quickly. When you see the leader lay his hand on Isaacs' shoulder, seize him by the throat and mind his other arm, which will be armed. Prevent him from injuring Isaacs, and I will attend to the rest, who will doubtless require my whole attention." "But," I objected, "supposing that this captain turned out to be stronger or more active than I.What then ?" "Never fear," said Isaacs, smiling. |