The record of their doings would form an interesting book, but for want of space cannot be more than referred to here.

Hayle had been their partner in not a few of their curious undertakings, for his courage and resource made him a valuable ally, though how far they trusted each other it is impossible to say.
Breakfast over they adjourned to the verandah, where the inevitable cigars made their appearance.
"Now, let's hear what you've got to say to me ?" Hayle began.
"Not here," Kitwater replied.

"There are too many listeners.

Come down to the harbour." So saying he led his companions to the waterside, where he chartered a native boat for an hour's sail.

Then, when they were out of earshot of the land, he bade Hayle pay attention to what he had to say.
"First and foremost you must understand," he said, "that it's all due to Coddy here.