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Williams shook his head. “It won’t do, sir; I’m not that kind. I must have one for myself.”

“Which would you have?”

“Hutia.”

“Tararu’s wife? And what of Tararu?”

“He’s but an Indian, and should give way.”

“He’s a man like ourselves. Consider your own feelings, were the situation reversed.”

“I know, sir,” Williams replied stubbornly, “but I must have her!” He clenched his fists and looked up suddenly. “Damn the wench! I believe she’s cast a spell on me!”

“Well, it has come, with a vengeance,” Christian said, as though to himself. He raised his head. “Your seizure of another man’s wife might have the gravest consequences for all of us. My advice is, do nothing of the kind.”

“Ye’re right, sir; I know that well enough. But I’m past taking advice.”

“You mean that you would seize the woman regardless of the trouble you may cause the rest of us? Come, Williams! You’re too much of a man for that!”

“I can’t help it, Mr. Christian; but I’ll do this, if ye’ll agree. Put it to a vote. If there’s more say I shan’t have her, I’ll abide by that.”