All the same, the old fellow's a bold gambler and is perhaps willing to speculate on the chance of getting out of his embarrassments.

However, this is his business and you'll, no doubt, get your wages, although you won't float the wreck." "What do you reckon the obstacles ?" "Fever," said Montgomery dryly.

"The salvage people lost some men.

Surf will wash the sand about her, if the wind comes fresh from the south-east.

Then the sharks may give you some trouble.