“That is it,” replied St. Hilary. “And when you and I, Hume, shall have mastered those twelve secrets, we shall know where our jewels are hidden. And now, have you still curiosity to know whether this is a legend or a fact?”
“Yes.”
“Then you will help me to look for it?”
“Yes.”
“Good. We may fail.” He looked at me keenly.
“Of course.”
“I like your monosyllables. I believe you are really in earnest.”
“Yes; I am in earnest.”
“Good again. Then we pool our interests. If we are successful, we share alike. Is that fair?”
“It is more than fair.”