Our only danger at either place will be encountered at the actual moment of landing.

At Maceio there is practically no risk of finding a warship in the harbor.
That is why we are going there." "And not because you are more likely to find adherents there ?" "It is a much smaller town than Pernambuco, and my strength lies outside the large cities, I admit.

But there can be no question as to our wisdom in preferring Maceio, even where the young lady's well-being is concerned." "I think differently.

At Maceio there are few, if any, Europeans.

At Pernambuco the large English-speaking community will protect her, no matter what President is in power.