"Zounds, Father! I find it rather more marvelous that I am not touched," said the Gascon. "But what the devil have I done to this savage?"
Father Griffen struck his forehead with his hand. "When I have read you this?" he exclaimed.
"Read what, Father?"
"Warning number one, to the Chevalier de Croustillac."
"Well?"
"Well! this warning comes from Devil's Cliff."
"You believe it to be so?"
"I am sure of it. They have learned of your project and they desire to force you to give it up."
"How can they have learned it?"
"You did not hide it on board the Unicorn. Some of the passengers, disembarking three days ago at St. Pierre, have spoken of it; this rumor has reached the counting house of Blue Beard and her business manager has informed his employer."