4/12 Suppose the boat does not come ?" "Why, o' course, you wouldn't pay." "Oh, now I understand you. If we take the boat with the spirits I am to give you fifty pounds ?" "Me? You'll give it to me to give to him." "And where is he ?" "Never you mind, master." "Oh, well, there then; I'll give you the fifty pounds if I take the boat. Shake hands on it." "Is that necessary ?" said the lieutenant, glancing with distaste at the great outstretched palm. |