Just because the fellow is a German we shall not be justified in treating him in German fashion.

We will transact our business in a business way.

Only let him once realize that he is on a new globe, with no prospect of getting back to the old one, and he will be ready enough to come to terms with us." "Perhaps you are right," replied the lieutenant; "I hope you are.

But anyhow, it will not do to leave the tartan here; not only would she be in danger in the event of a storm, but it is very questionable whether she could resist the pressure of the ice, if the water were to freeze." "Quite true, Procope; and accordingly I give you the commission to see that your crew bring her round to the Shelif as soon as may be." "To-morrow morning it shall be done," answered the lieutenant, promptly.
Upon returning to the shore, it was arranged that the whole of the little colony should forthwith assemble at the gourbi.

The Spaniards were summoned and Isaac, although he could only with reluctance take his wistful gaze from his tartan, obeyed the governor's orders to follow.
An hour later and the entire population of twenty-two had met in the chamber adjoining the gourbi.