"A shilling," Willie whispered.
"That is a great deal of money."
"Ah, but I've got news that's worth it."
"I shall be the judge of that," Arnold responded.
Willie squinted up his face and whispered, "They've got new papers."
"How so?" Arnold demanded. He did not yet understand what Willie meant.
"Why, new papers. Portuguese papers."
"Ah," said Arnold. "Forged, I suppose? Shall we not sail under the American flag?"
"Ay, ay, sir, but the schooner Shark and the sloop of war Ontario are to be sent across for cruising."
"Ah!"