"Four," countered Jenkins in a monotonous tone.
"Four, then," agreed Juggins, "and may the extra guinea find a hole in your pocket."
The ship-owner nodded dispassionately, and made an entry in his book.
"Four guineas," he repeated.
Juggins drew the coins from a purse and clinked them on the table.
"You'll never lose a debt, will you, Tom?"
"Not if I can help it," Tom agreed.
"And is it de Veulle sails with Murray?"
"Aye; he goes on some Government mission for Canada."
"But why does he not sail from Havre in a French ship for Quebec?"