← Their relations with the human race were now not quite the same as they had been before. 🔊
← The relations between Napoleon and Pilkington, though they were only conducted through Whymper, were now almost friendly. 🔊
← All relations with Foxwood had been broken off; insulting messages had been sent to Pilkington. 🔊
← In addition, four pigeons were sent to Foxwood with a conciliatory message, which it was hoped might re−establish good relations with Pilkington. 🔊
← Nothing could be further from the truth! Their sole wish, now and in the past, was to live at peace and in normal business relations with their neighbours. 🔊