You could not hope to conceal silver, but we may, at least, hide a few pieces of gold.

Mike is a handy fellow, and I have no doubt will be able to help us.

At any rate, let us go below and see what can be done." Mike was summoned to the cabin.
"Now, Mike," Desmond said, "I suppose, in a campaign, a good many of you carry what money you may have about you, and I dare say some of you hide it so that, if you are taken prisoners, you may have means of adding to your prison fare." "We do, your honour; and, by the same token, I have a score of crowns in between the soles of my boots.

It does not always succeed, for if your boots happen to be good, the chances are that someone takes a fancy to them.

Still, on the whole, that is the best place there is, for they are sure to feel all the lining of your clothes." "Well, we want to hide some gold, Mike.