“I do, though, except on one condition.”
“Name it, then, most worthy Death-wing.”
“Have you liberated Phillip Redgill with the money I gave you for that purpose, or have you squandered it to-night in card-playing?”
“Oh, no! Upon the honour of a gentleman, I assure you I procured his release.”
“Indeed!”
“Yes.”
“You did it, say you?”
“I did.”
“And how?”
“Well, then, most worthy Death-wing and gentlemen,” said Captain Jack, turning to the Crew around him, “I’ll unburden my heart, and tell you the truth.”