It is a pity the Government can't leave honest traders alone.

They worry you also on Sercq, I suppose ?" "I hear of them.

But we have nothing to do with the trading at Belfontaine, so they don't trouble us." "Ah no, I remember.

Well, come across again after your first voyage and tell us how you get on, Monsieur Carre." Helier sauntered back with me towards the landing-place.

Carette had disappeared.