"This is a strange statement you are making to me."
"I am warning you."
"You are making sport of me, I fear."
"I am not."
"Are you an honest man?"
"I am."
"I should judge so, if what you tell me is true. A rogue would not warn me."
"What I tell you is true; and because I am an honest man I warn you."
"If you will lead me to the cabin of Tom Pearce all will be well."
"Is the old boatman a friend of yours?"