“No.”

“Which of you stole the diamond?”

“Dick did.”

Burt smiled.

“Of course,” he said, “you will not criminate yourself.”

“I’m telling you the truth.”

“How do the heathen generally despatch their victims?”

“Invariably by the sword.”

“Have you ever seen them put any one to death?” asked Burt.

“No; but Stolburst did, and I heard him tell of it.”