“Haven’t I proved the worth of this in showing you how to use the arquebus and atlatl, and in devising the mechanism for roasting me? And have you not enjoyed hearing of the wider world, and the exploits of my wife? I can widen your horizons and stimulate your interests forever with such sharings. And our children will benefit too. With both of our teachings to draw upon they will undoubtedly prove more knowledgeable than any in the history of the island.
“Consider this, please: you have said yourself that I am no criminal. What need is there for my execution then? Don’t get me wrong beloved: I still welcome and look forward to being sacrificed in your name, and the more hideously the better. But let that be my willing gift to you when my usefulness is truly at an end, and not a nonsensi
