However, he agreed to ship him, as well as his comrade, as soon as he should arrive.
Toby begged hard for an armed boat, in which to go round to Typee and rescue me, notwithstanding the promises of Jimmy.

But this the captain would not hear of, and told him to have patience, for the sailor would be faithful to his word.

When, too, he demanded the five silver dollars for Jimmy, the captain was unwilling to give them.

But Toby insisted upon it, as he now began to think that Jimmy might be a mere mercenary, who would be sure to prove faithless if not well paid.

Accordingly he not only gave him the money, but took care to assure him, over and over again, that as soon as he brought me aboard he would receive a still larger sum.
Before sun-rise the next day, Jimmy and the Typee started in two of the ship's boats, which were manned by tabooed natives.