Now for the plans, for time is short, and you may be missed.
When I am about to sail I will invite Mistress Margaret and yourself to come aboard my ship." "Why not invite me without my cousin Margaret ?" asked Betty.
"Because it would excite suspicion which we must avoid--do not interrupt me.

I will invite you both or get you there upon some other pretext, and then I will arrange that she shall be brought ashore again and you taken on.

Leave it all to me, only swear that you will obey any instructions I may send you for if you do not, I tell you that we have enemies in high places who may part us for ever.

Betty, I will be frank, there is a great lady who is jealous, and watches you very closely.

Do you swear ?" "Yes, yes, I swear.