And now a kind of drum-head court-martial was held on this wild chief, at which even Charlie and Benee were present.
"I really don't see," said Roland, "what good has come of saddling ourselves with a savage."
"No, I agree with you, Roll," said Dick. "Peter has gone to his account, and really this Kaloomah has been more sinned against than he has sinned."
"What would you advise, Bill?"
"Why, I'd give him a rousing kick and let him go."
"And you Benee?"
"I go for hangee he."
"Charlie, what would you do?"
Charlie was smiling and rubbing his hands; it was evident he had formulated some plan that satisfied himself.
"I tie dat savage to one biggee stake all by de ribber, den watch de 'gator come, chumpee, chumpee he."