“You want that sum from me, say you?”
“Yes, and nothing less.”
“Do your band know of this?”
“Not a word.”
“On your oath?”
“Yes.”
“And will Bolton suffer?”
“Why not? suspicion is against him. He had better swing than you; besides, we must have somebody to hang over the job or the judges will think us worthless and useless. For the honour of our craft we must hang or transport somebody, you know, innocent or guilty, it matters little.”
Phillip felt as if a serpent were gnawing at his heart, as he listened to Captain Jack’s words.
For some moments neither Phillip nor Captain Jack spoke.