I was convinced that my guess was right, but I kept my own counsel.
'To-morrow Laputa and Henriques meet at Umvelos', probably at your new store, Mr Crawfurd.

And so the ball commences.' My resolution was suddenly taken.
'I think,' I said, 'I had better be present at the meeting, as representing the firm.' Captain Arcoll stared at me and laughed.

'I had thought of going myself,' he said.
'Then you go to certain death, disguise yourself as you please.

You cannot meet them in the store as I can.

I'm there on my ordinary business, and they will never suspect.