 I could tell right then it was no use trying to convince anyone. Even the girl I loved. It was then that I decided on a desperate plan. I sent Anita back to her people and waited for a time just to make them nervous. Then the next morning I came striding into the middle of the Hutter camp. Halt! One step more and I'll kill you. I want to see Simeon. All right, Jedekiah, I'll take over. Here I am, Danta. Shall I shoot him, Simeon? No, let him speak.