But he will not move a step without money." "Five hundred pounds," murmured Random thoughtfully, while the Professor watched him closely.

"I can tell you how to obtain it." "How?
In what way ?" "Don Pedro seems to be rich, and he wants the mummy," said the baronet.
"So when he comes here ask him to--" "Certainly not: certainly not," raged Braddock, clapping on his hat in a fury.

"How dare you make such a proposition to me, Random! If this Don Pedro offers the reward and Hervey finds the mummy, he will simply hand it over to your friend." "He can scarcely do that, since you have bought the mummy.

But Don Pedro is willing to purchase it from you." "Humph!" Braddock moved to the door, thinking.

"I shall reserve my decision until this man arrives.