So then I got you up here, where you would be in our power if it was so; surely you can see every move?
But this much I'll swear--I had nothing to do with Jose breaking into your room at the hotel; they went behind me there, curse them! And when at last I found out for certain, down here, that you knew nothing after all, I was never more sincerely thankful in my life.

I give you my word it took a load off my heart." "I know that," I said.

"I also know who broke into my room, and I'm glad I'm even with one of you." "It's done you no good," said Rattray.

"Their first thought was to put you out of the way, and it's more than ever their last.

You see the sort of men you've got to deal with; and they're three to one, counting the nigger; but if you go in with me they'll only be three to two." He was manifestly anxious to save me in this fashion.