When, therefore, Poopy received the slap referred to, she immediately dried her eyes and looked humble.

But she did not by any means _feel_ humble.

No; a regard for truth compels us to state that, on this particular occasion, Poopy acted the part of a hypocrite.

If her hands had been loose, and she had possessed a knife just then--we are afraid to think of the dreadful use to which she would have put it.
The natives spent a considerable time in securely binding their three captives, after which they bore them into the cavern.
Here they kindled a torch, and held a long palaver as to what was to be done with the prisoners.

Some counseled instant death, others advised that they should be kept as hostages.
The debate was so long and fierce, that the day had begun to break before it was concluded.