"That is very well," came calmly from Frank's lips. "If I were to give the signal my friends would rush in here to my aid. If you stab me, make sure the knife goes through my heart with the first stroke, so there will be little chance that I'll cry out."
"Den you have-a friends near, ha? I t'ink so mebbe. Call-a dem in."
"No, thank you. They will remain outside till they are needed."
"Ver' well. Now we undarestan' each odder. Yo' have-a some more to say?"
"Yes."
"Say him."
"I have told you that you might find it profitable to serve me."
"I hear dat."
"I meant it."
"W'at yo' want done?"