”—In the eyes of these self-satisfied, almond-eyed Celestials. They would only be too glad of an excuse to mob you or to declare that you had insulted them, so be careful.”
“Certainly, sir.”
“Perhaps you had better not visit their temples.”
Smith kicked me.
“Or their public buildings.”
Barkins trod on my toe.
“In short, I should be extremely guarded; and I think, on further consideration, I will go to the captain and suggest that you have half-a-dozen marines with you.”
“Captain’s ashore, sir.”
“Thank you, Mr Herrick. You need not be so fond of correcting me.”
I made a deprecatory gesture.