"Then you are welcome."
"He told me to give you that," said Chivey, handing the captain a pair of banknotes; "and to beg you to give me the best of accommodation in a cabin all to myself."
"It shall be done."
"And above all not to let Mr. Murray know of my presence on board when he comes."
"Good."
"I am going on very important business for Señor Velasquez, captain," pursued Chivey, with infinite assurance; "as you may judge, for he values your care of me at one hundred crowns to be paid on your next visit here."
"Rely upon my uttermost assistance."
"Thank you," said Chivey, with a patronising smile; "and now I'll be obliged to you to show me to my berth."
"Here," cried the Spanish captain. "Pedro—Juan—Lopez. Take this gentleman to my private cabin."
The "Mogador" stood out to sea bravely enough.