But he desired to see him, and report his intention to him, so that he need not be concerned about him.
[Illustration: "Two men sprang upon him." Page 233.] Christy was entirely satisfied that he had correctly interpreted the purpose of Percy to betray him into the hands of Captain Flanger.

As he was not on the public wharf at half-past four, doubtless he had been on the lookout for him.

He knew David, and his first step would be to find him.

The boatman would be likely to tell him that his fellow-passenger in the Dinah had gone to the hotel.

He visited the place arranged for his meeting with Mr.Gilfleur; but it was in advance of the time, and he was not there.