“It is true, that which you speak. If such should be my wish, noble sir, I could swiftly obtain its accomplishment.”
“You are giving exhibitions here in Baltimore, and thus far you have by your art defeated all who have ventured to face you on the stage.”
“It is with accuracy that you have made this statement. Such has been my exceeding good fortune.”
“Do you want to make some money?”
“It is for that purpose, highly intelligent sir, that I am traveling in your most interesting country.”
“I’ll give you five hundred dollars to break a man’s arm!” cried Fillmore.
Hashi smiled blandly.
“Such an accomplishment may not be obtained unless the opportunity occurs. Even then it may not be secured without much trouble making of extreme seriousness, wise and respected sir.”
“But it might be done in a contest? You might do it if you were matched against another man.”