Bunning had been sent, as an ardent missionary is sent into the heart of West Africa, to invite Olva to consider his soul.

He was expecting, poor creature, to be kicked violently down the twisting wooden stairs.

On another occasion he would be sent to Lawrence or Cardillac, and then his expectations would be most certainly fulfilled.

But it was for the cause--at least these sinners should be given the opportunity of considering their souls.

If they refused to consider them, they must not complain if they find the next world but little to their fancy.
No one had ever attacked Olva before on this subject.