If I leave you now, I fear you will soon find another occasion to renew the war, as you have often done before.

I have you in my power now.

If you were to fight with us we could easily beat you, because we are stronger in numbers and well armed.

Yes, I have you in my power, and, with the blessing of my God, I will keep you in my power _forever_." There was a visible fall in the countenances of the savages who regarded this strange announcement as their death-warrant.

Some of them even grasped their clubs, and looked fiercely at their enemies: but a glance from Ole Thorwald quieted these restive spirits.
"Now, chiefs and warrior, I have two intentions in regard to you," continued Mr.Mason.