Another declared that he had more than once told Hanz he would never get to heaven, and that secret on his mind.
When the boat reached the landing a number of persons were gathered there, all anxious to know what success had attended the expedition, and what discoveries had been made concerning Kidd's money.

News that the expedition had returned soon spread over Nyack, and the town was greatly agitated.

The arrival of Gusher, a gentleman of such distinguished personal appearance, tended still further to increase the agitation, and to give wing to wilder rumors.

Hanz was received with salutations of welcome, for every one seemed glad to see him back.

But where this foreign-looking gentleman came from, and what was his history, were questions they confounded their wits over without finding a satisfactory solution.
Considerable ado was now made in getting the bucket and its contents on shore, which was done with as much care and ceremony as if every grain of black sand it contained had been gold.