Its wort' your while to take your chance, anyhow." The negro said this with such an earnest look that Nigel made up his mind on the spot to accept this curious invitation.
"I'll go!" he exclaimed with sudden energy.

"When do you start ?" "To-morrer at daybreak, sar." "Well, I shall have to talk it over first with my father, but I'm sure he won't object, so you may look out for me here at daybreak.

Shall I have to fetch any provisions with me for the voyage ?" "No, nuffin'.

Boat's crammed wi' grub.

But you'd better bring a gun o' some sort an' a 'volver, an' a big knife, an' a mortal big appetite, for a man's no good widout dat." "I always carry that about with me," said the youth, "whatever else I may leave behind; and I'll see to the other things .-- By the way, what's your name ?" "Moses." "Is that all ?" "Isn't dat enuff ?" returned the negro with a look of dignity.
"Quite; but I have the advantage of you there, Moses, for I have two names--Nigel Roy." "Well, I don't see much use ob two, but which does you like to be called by--Nadgel or Roy ?" "Whichever you please, Moses; I'll answer to either.