It was useless to press him any further.

But one thing Hayoue had achieved, at all events.

He had enjoyed an opportunity to vent his feelings in full confidence, and that alone afforded him some relief.
After musing a while he spoke again,-- "Let it be what it may, I tell you this much, brother: be careful, and now especially.

Speak to nobody of what I have told you; and should you go to see Mitsha, keep your ears open and your mouth shut.

I cannot find anybody to speak to except you and the maseua, but our father I dare not ask, for when the others are fasting Topanashka's lips are closed until the time comes to act.