5/38 They had made arrangements to receive her--almost at the place decided on by our friends in Brazil. It is more than likely that the _Andros-y-Mela_ is now lying under the guns of some coast fortress, since the presence of troops and cannon on this side of the island is unprecedented." "I don't see wot all this 'as to do with me," blurted out Coke determinedly. It would not concern you in the least if you were safe at sea. From one point of view, you served my cause well by preparing to lower a boat. Of course, I saw you, and thought you were mad, but your action did help to conceal from the soldiers the secret of my true hiding-place. |