For all that, some caution's indicated.

The fellow's a cunning old rascal." Brown looked thoughtful, but began to talk about something else and by and by got up.

Montgomery went with him and Lister to the steps and when they reached the compound they found the sailors bemused with gin under the veranda.

Brown had some trouble to get the men on board, and when they awkwardly pulled away Lister was conscious of relief.
"I agree with the fellow.

Caution _is_ indicated," Brown observed..