My own mind began to grow, watchful with anxoius thoughts.

One man's life or death were but a small price to pay for the acquirement of the knowledge which I sought

I am malicious because I am miserable

The very winds whispered in soothing accents, and maternal Nature bade me weep no more.

Sorrow only increased with knowledge.

You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the commencement of an enterprise which you have regarded with such evil forebodings.

If you will comply with my conditions, I will leave them and you at peace; but if you refuse, I will glut the maw of death, until it be satiated with the blood of your remaining friends.