[Under Wellington’s Command by G. A. Henty]@TWC D-Link bookUnder Wellington’s Command CHAPTER 8: A Smart Engagement 18/34
I expect he told him that we were prisoners of importance, either English spies or French emigres. "Well, Captain, I am glad that the capture has turned out well for you." "You certainly ought to share it," the captain said; "for if it had not been for you, matters would have gone all the other way, and we should have undoubtedly been captured." "Oh, we don't want to share it! We have helped you to avoid a French prison, but you have certainly saved us from the same thing, so we are fairly quits." "Well, we shall have time to talk about that when we get into port. In the meantime we will search Jacques' lockers.
Like enough there may be something worth having there.
Of course, he may have taken it ashore, directly he landed; but it is hardly likely and, as he has evidently captured several British merchantmen while he has been out, he is sure to have some gold and valuables in the lockers." The search, indeed, brought to light four bags of money, each marked with the name of an English ship.
They contained, in all, over 800 pounds; with several gold watches, rings, and other valuables. "Now, gentlemen," the captain said, "at least you will divide this money with me.
The Annette and the cargo below hatches are certainly worth ten times as much, and I must insist upon your going shares with me.
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