“Ajeeb,” he said, “don’t you think you are going too far?”
The Abyssinian laughed, and his cruel eyes grew brighter.
“I but intend to do my duty, as I understand it,” he replied.
“You are not required by any law, human or divine, to kill this man.”
“I will not argue the matter.”
“Then you will rue the act, if you put this man to death.”
“Hundreds have been killed because I willed it.”
“Yes: but that was in your own country,” remarked Barry.
“The victims had friends.”
“And they were probably afraid to make an effort to revenge themselves upon you.”