"Speak, and be brief," he said to him.
"Nothing will suit me better."
The captain took several ounces from the table drawer, which he threw to the bandit, who caught them in their flight, and stowed them away with a grin of satisfaction in his huge pockets.
"You will not regret your money, Excellency," he said.
"I hope not; and now go on, scoundrel, as you are paid."
Kidd, without further pressing, related in its fullest details all that had occurred between himself and the bailiff on the road. The captain listened with the most earnest attention.
"Is that all?" he asked, when the other stopped.
"Yes, Excellency."
"Good; now be off. You will continue to watch this man, and report to me all he does."
And he dismissed him with a wave of the hand. The adventurer bowed, and went away. When alone, the captain reflected for a few minutes, and then wrote a letter, sealed it, and summoned his orderly, who at once made his appearance.