He explained however that his curiosity was not excited by Mr.Powell exclusively.

It originated a good way further back in the fact of his accidental acquaintance with the Fynes, in the country.

This chance meeting with a man who had sailed with Captain Anthony had revived it.

It had revived it to some purpose, to such purpose that to me too was given the knowledge of its origin and of its nature.

It was given to me in several stages, at intervals which are not indicated here.