Does that sound good ?" There was a savage growl of response, a sudden leaning forward of dark figures.
"I thought it would.

We'll begin on a job tonight.

There are fifty thousand pounds for us in that house yonder, and I waive my share.
Estada will explain to you the work I want done; see that you do it quietly and well.

By daylight we shall be on blue water, with our course set for Porto Grande.

How is it, bullies, do you sniff the salt sea ?" "Ay, ay, Captain." "And see the pretty girls waiting--and hear the chink of gold ?" "Ay, Senor." "Then do not fail me tonight--and remember, it is to be the knife.
Estada." "Here, Senor." "I have forgotten one thing--scuttle the sloop before joining me.