"Something should be done about it, eh, Charlie ?" he continued.
"-- -- traitor!" roared Charlie, once more employing that British adjective.

And then he turned to me: "Look here, old pal, I'll make a bargain with you, if you like.

I suppose you're keen for that other treasure, now, eh ?" "I am," said I, rather stiffly.
"Well then, I'll go after it with you--on one condition.

You can keep the treasure, if you'll give me Tobias!" "Give you Tobias ?" I laughed.
"Yes! if you go after the treasure, he'll probably keep his word, and go after you.

Now it would do my heart good to get him, as you had the chance of doing that afternoon.