4/8 Some of them may know that there is a stream here, and with this convenient pier, and a cargo ready to their hands, my guano would be in danger. I intend to send you off to-morrow, if the wind is favorable, for the second cargo for which we have contracted, and I shall stay here and guard my warehouse." "What!" exclaimed the Chilian, "alone ?" "Why not ?" said Captain Horn. "Our force is small, and we can only spare one man. In loading the schooner on this trip, I would be the least useful man on board, and, besides, do you think there is any one among you who would volunteer to stay here instead of me ?" The Chilian laughed and shook his head. |