Naval men roam all over the world.

Some of them may have met him in the Argentine, or in any of the South American ports where British warships are constantly calling.

He was a sailor.

He left the Navy under no cloud.
Hence, the presence of a British man-o'-war would draw him like a magnet.
Do not come back here until you bring news of him." "Why is it so important?
You cannot imagine--" "No; I endeavour to restrain my imagination.

I want facts.