"In any event it is hardly worth discussion." And the answer came, clear and resolute-- "I think I will agree to those terms." At first he regarded her with undisguised and wordless amazement.

Then the appalling thought darted through his brain that she contemplated this supreme sacrifice in order to save him.

A clammy sweat bedewed his brow, but by sheer will power he contrived to say-- "You must be mad to even dream of such a thing.

Don't you understand what it means to you--and to me?
It is a ruse to trap us.

They are ungoverned savages.