Yes; he would fly.
But how?
Here was he well-nigh starving in the midst of plenty, possessed of a sum of money which was a small fortune in that land, and yet he dare not change or part with it.
This life grew unendurable, and he resolved at all hazards to change it.
Yes; he would get away from this place at once.
Soon after dusk, he ventured, well disguised, into the town and down to the water side, and lolling about, he soon chanced to hear something which greatly interested him.
A group of French sailors were smoking, and gossiping upon a subject which caught his attention as soon as he heard a name mentioned.
Harkaway.
"Yes; Mr. Harkaway and friends are going away tomorrow," said one of the sailors, who appeared to be a petty officer.
"I shall come down and see the ladies go on board," said one of the sailors.