"Phew, isn't it hot ?" "Yes, for us.

Regular prisoners, while you have all the fun--" "Of being roasted, and then stoned by the Chinese." "That's right," said Smith sulkily, "make as little as you can of it.
Did the skipper consult you about our next movement ?" "He gave me a good bullying for not having the boat ready when he wanted to come on board." "Was that why you went in the cabin ?" cried Barkins.
"Of course." "Oh then, if that's the case, we'll let you off.

Eh, Blacksmith ?" "Well, I suppose so." "Let me off what ?" "We had been discussing the matter," said Barkins, "Smithy and I, and come to the conclusion that as you were such a swell you were too good for us, and we were going to expel you; but, under the circumstances, I think we'll let you off this time.

Oh!" "What's the matter ?" "My leg! There's that horrible tingling and aching again.

I'm sure that knife was poisoned." "Hi! look here," cried Smith just then; "here are two big row-boats coming out to us." We both made for the window, and there, in the bright sunshine, were two large barges, gay with gilding and showy ensigns, coming pretty swiftly in our direction, while, as they drew nearer, we could see that their occupants were in brilliant costumes and fully-armed, swords and spears flashing, and gold and silver embroidery lending their glow to the general effect.
"Why, those must be all the big pots of the city," said Barkins--"these in the first boat." "And the second is full of soldiers." "I know," I cried; "they're coming to fetch the prisoners.