"We can get a search warrant, and hunt it up."
"But, in the mean time, Captain Hannock may destroy it. No doubt he thinks it of small account."
"If I were you I'd hunt it up on my own account," put in Dibble. "You did slick work finding out about that cargo of stones and kindlings, why can't you do as well finding out about that letter and your money?"
"I have half a notion of that sort," I replied. "What do you think of it, Mr. Ranson?"
"I'm afraid it would go hard with you if Captain Hannock caught you."
"But would I be acting right?"
"Every person undoubtedly has a right to search for his own when it has been stolen from him."
"Then I'll hunt it up if I have to turn the cabin and staterooms upside down," was my sudden determination.
"You will hardly have time while we are going up the harbor," said Dibble.
"Are we in sight of New Bedford?"