"In the first place, he is a lad after my own heart, full of life and go, and already strong enough to take his own part; in the next place, although I hope for the best, a man can never say exactly what will take place.

I may be away at times, and should be glad to know that you had a protector; and if he is willing to go, I shall be more than willing to have him.
"Then, too, it would be useful to have someone whom one could trust to carry messages.

My idea is that I shall not leave the lugger here for, if I am denounced, it would certainly be seized.

Pierre Lefaux, my mate, is a shrewd as well as a faithful fellow.

I shall appoint him captain.