The proceeds of the robberies in the colony, in which he had no doubt played a part, would have furnished him with money with which he could bribe a sailor to hide him away and, if necessary, pay his passage money to England, when discovered on board, and perhaps maintain him when he got home until he could replenish his purse by some unlawful means.

Lastly, the Squire argued that the fellow's vindictive nature and longing for revenge would act as an incentive to bring him back to London.

He talked the matter over with Mark, who was now a powerful young fellow of twenty, who, of course, remembered the incidents attending Bastow's capture and trial.
"I cannot help fancying that the fellow will come back, Mark." "Well, if he does, father, we must make it our business to lay him by the heels again.

You managed it last time, and if he should turn up you may be sure I will help you to do it again." "Yes, but we may not hear of his having returned until he strikes a blow.

At any rate, see that your pistols are loaded and close at hand at night." "They always are, father.