If you make a fortune at the privateering--who knows ?" "And what can you tell me of Torode, monsieur?
Is he the best man to go out with ?" "He has been more successful than most, without doubt," and the keen cold eyes rested musingly on me, while he seemed to be turning deep thoughts in his mind.

"Yes.

Why not try him?
And after your first voyage come across again, and we will talk it over.

Martin,"-- to the man who had given me good-morning with his musket,--"you are too long away from your post.
Allez!" "There was nothing in sight till Monsieur Carre came round the corner," said Martin, and went off to his look-out.
"These preventive men, with their constant new regulations, are an annoyance," said the old man quietly.

"Some of them will be getting hurt one of these days.