Never in my life have I known you come down heavier.

The King of Fire acknowledges himself beaten.

So give us light now before the people, that they may know we are gods, and may fear to disobey us." "Only on one condition," Felix answered, sternly; for he felt he had Tu-Kila-Kila more or less in his power now, and that he could drive a bargain with him.

Why, he wasn't sure; but he saw Tu-Kila-Kila attached a profound importance to having the sacred fire relighted, as he thought, direct from heaven.
"What condition is that ?" Tu-Kila-Kila asked, glancing about him suspiciously.
"Why, that you give up in future human sacrifices." Tu-Kila-Kila gave a start.

Then he reflected for a moment.