"There is La Belle Jeanne," the marquis exclaimed. "That is fortunate. The captain said he should be returning in a week or ten days, so I hope he has his cargo on board, and will be open to make a start at once."
[Chapter 26]: The Siege of Tournai.
In a few minutes they were alongside the lugger.
"Maitre Nicolay! Maitre Nicolay!" the marquis shouted.
"Holloa!" and a head showed up the companion.
On seeing who it was, the speaker emerged.
"It is you, Maitre Perrot."
"Have you your cargo on board?"
"Every barrel," said the skipper. "We sail tomorrow morning."
"I will give you two hundred and fifty louis if you will sail in ten minutes, and as much more if you land us safely in England."