"Oh, you've got one, then. Hand it over, please, Chivey."
"Not so fast, guv'nor. You jest listen to what I've got to say first?"
"I am all attention."
"Well, supposing this game was found out, who do you think would get into trouble?"
"Why, you would, undoubtedly; and your friend the French gaoler."
"And don't you think it's worth your while to come down very handsome, considering the risk I run."
"It does not strike me in that light; but I do think it would be a good plan for you to get rid of the stolen letter as soon as possible; for if any thing is found out, and the gaoler says he gave you the letters, it is not likely that his word—the word of a man who acknowledges himself a thief—will be taken against yours, unless the documents are found in your possession."
"That's all very well."
"Then if it's all very well, just hand over the letter."
And Murray held out his hand.