We think that we shall not have much trouble with officials or the seamen.

Thank God! This is the country where bribery can do anything, and we are well supplied with money.

We have only to make sure that the ship cannot come into port between sunset and sunrise without our being warned, and we shall be safe.

Judge Moneybag will settle this case, I think! 16 October .-- Mina's report still the same.

Lapping waves and rushing water, darkness and favouring winds.