But if at any time you need me, you may know who I am." And, as though presenting him to another person, he gave his name and titles ceremoniously:--Archibald von Kramer, Naval Lieutenant of the Imperial Navy....

His diplomatic role had not been entirely false....
He had served as Naval Attache in various embassies.
He then gave instructions for the return trip.

Ferragut was to wait opposite Palermo where a boat would come out after him and take him ashore.

Everything had been foreseen....

He must deliver the command to the true owner of the schooner, a timorous man who had made them pay very high for the hire of the boat without venturing to jeopardize his own person.