Had a son at sea four years.

Gave him a fortune when he came home.

A most enterprising and highly respected merchant now.

Has ships at sea, rides in his carriage, and a balance in his bank." The thought of providing a future for Tite was more than Hanz could resist, and his unsuspecting nature yielded to the temptation.
"And now," said Mr.Topman, rising from his chair, "if Mr.Toodleburg will sign these papers--they merely set forth that he possesses and will confide to the house of Topman and Gusher, their heirs or assigns, the secret of where Kidd's treasure is buried, and that he shall have a tenth interest in all the profits.

A sure gain and no risk, you know." The three gentlemen now returned to the little room.