“Yes; but did you see what he did?”

“Yes; threw something into the sea.”

“Did you see what it was?”

“No.”

“A couple of sovereigns.”

“No!”

“Yes. I saw them go right down through the clear water.”

“Then he must be mad.”

“Not mad,” said Max to himself; “but as full of pride as of love for The Mackhai.”

He made his way astern, and took off and waved his bonnet.