The court that tried Oronty was a just one; he was sentenced to three months' imprisonment, and his career was spoilt. The Fuegian was out of sight for three months.
It is no easy matter to please the authorities.
[PASSIVE RESISTANCE]
A kind-hearted man debated what was best to do and finally decided:
"I will cease to resist evil by violence. I will overcome it by patience."
This man was not of a weak character. Having decided, he waited patiently.
Igemon's assistants, hearing of this, reported:
"Amongst the citizens who are under supervision there is one who has suddenly begun to conduct himself in a strange manner. He does not move about or say anything: evidently he is trying to deceive the authorities, pretending not to exist at all."
Igemon flew into a rage: