"Of course. I came here to meet him, to receive a report as to the success of the expedition."
"You received such a report?"
"Yes."
"You were told that the gold had been found intact?"
"That is not for discussion here."
"You were astonished when your son did not make his appearance?"
"Frankly, yes."
"You expected that he would bring you the report?"
"Yes; he was in charge of the Shark."
"If he had been in charge when the man landed, he would have given you the packet?"