Sam displayed no evidence of interest. He merely looked at Rosalind. That lady had been suddenly aroused from boredom. She was very much interested.
"I am responsible for the boat being here," she said. "I am hiring it. What is the trouble?"
"The trouble is, madam, that this man is navigating Canadian waters without being able to produce proper papers."
"But that does not seem like a very serious offense," remarked Rosalind. "I imagine it is being done every day."
"It's been done a number of times by this vessel, madam. We've watched it."
"Still, I do not see that it is a matter of much importance. I am sure no damage has been done."
"We're not so sure, madam."
A second man twitched the sleeve of the speaker, and they conferred in low tones.
"What is your name, madam?" demanded the spokesman, turning again to Rosalind.
She told him.