16 Tarzan of the Apes
Translated, it was a warning to the Claytons to refrain
from reporting the loss of the revolvers, or from repeat-
ing what the old sailor had told them—to refrain on pain
of death.
‘I rather imagine we’ll be good,’ said Clayton with a rue-
ful smile. ‘About all we can do is to sit tight and wait for
whatever may come.’