In his heart he devoutly wished that Harkaway had never come near him.
Still he hoped the pirates would be beaten, and then he would get the money promised him.
Koosh was nothing to his house.
When he and his wild followers came to the Calabar they ate and drank of the best.
For their accommodation and carousals they paid nothing.
It was to his interest to see them exterminated as soon as possible.
Therefore he supported Young Jack to the best of his ability and as far as he dared.
Dinner was served. It consisted of soup, fish, mutton cutlets, roast and boiled fowl, eggs, several kinds of vegetables and a salad.
Butter and cheese there was none. The climate was too warm for such things.
Every Frenchman is a born cook.