Suppose you and your men took me to Pernambuco----" "S'pose hell!" snapped Coke.
"Please listen.

You can but refuse when you look at the facts fairly.
If, as I say, I were put ashore at Pernambuco, or at any other of half a dozen ports I can name, I should be among my own followers.

You, Captain Coke, and every officer and man of your ship, and her owners, and the relatives of those who have lost their lives, would not only be paid all just claims by the new Government, but adequately rewarded.
In your own case, the recompense would be princely.

But, assuming that we board a vessel bound for Europe, what certainty have you that you will ever receive a penny ?" "Oh, reely, that's comin' it a bit thick, mister," growled Coke.
"You believe I am exaggerating the difficulties of your position?
Pray consider.

Your vessel is broken up.