“Then you have plenty of ammunition, I suppose?”
“Plenty,” said Sir Humphrey. “In fact, we brought everything we could think necessary. When will you have it on board?”
“Some time this afternoon, gentlemen. I shall warp in alongside the wharf so as to get it under hatches easily. The sooner it’s aboard the better. I’ll give orders to the mate, and he’ll see to that while I arrange about what fresh stores are necessary. That won’t take long.”
“Then you propose sailing soon?” said Sir Humphrey.
“Yes, sir, as soon as you like. We can settle our little business affairs in five minutes, or I can take your word. That’s enough for me.”
“Thank you, Captain Banes,” said Sir Humphrey gravely; “but I should prefer you to draw up a business letter that would be binding upon us both.”
“Very well, sir: it shall be done.”
“But what about your mate and the crew?” said Brace.
“Oh, I had a talk to them last night, sir.”
“You mean that they are willing to come?”