“What is going on right now?” the English soldiers yelled. “And don’t tell us it’s heartburn!”
Mamtowna glared at the captain and set down his hot drink.
“What’s going on?” The English soldiers looked at the tribal leader nervously. “What’s big chief angry about now?”
“He’s just complaining about heartburn, keep calm,” the captain bluffed. “Keep quiet and let me talk him through this.”
“My dear Mamtowna, honorable warrior, please do not misunderstand. I have not come here to get you to perform my dirty work. I am simply coming as an old friend, seeking your aid in my time of need. These men will kill me and my young friend if I do not get rid of them and outsmart their master. I beg of you, open your heart and extend to me your warm friendship once more, as you have in the past.”
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