"The fellow's an idiot," said Hunston.

"Do you bring any information to us?"

This question was put by the Italian bully and brigand, and to him the stranger turned with an elaborate bow.

"What do you want?"

"To get hold of Harkaway himself," cried Toro.

"Then I can help you to do this."

"You can—then money shall be yours," said Toro.

"I hope so; why, I've got that already from them."

"You have!—much?"

"A pretty lump. Look."