Story 1--Chapter XLI.
Conclusion.
Quite a year elapsed before the subject was broached again from a business point of view. Mr Parkley had been a good deal disheartened by his losses, and shook his head when Dutch suggested a second trip.
“No, no,” he said; “no more chance.”
“Suppose there is no chance in the matter,” said Dutch, quietly; and he then proceeded to tell of that which he had kept a secret in his own breast ever since—to wit, of the rich treasure of gold he had found, after the silver had been removed.
“Is this a fact, or some dream left by our troubles when coming home?” said Mr Parkley, who looked at him in doubt.
“A fact,” said Dutch; and he described exactly where the treasure lay.
“That’s enough,” exclaimed Mr Parkley. “I had made a vow that I would never be tempted again; but I will this once, Dutch—this once, my lad.”