"Still, I think I have a right to your confidence," the governor said in an offended tone.
"The most entire, Sir; still, you are aware that the first condition of security in an expedition is secrecy."
"That is true."
"I cannot tell you anything, but do not prevent you from guessing."
"Guessing! But how?"
"Well, perhaps the charter party will set you on the right track."
"Well, let me hear it."
"A little patience still; but stay, here is Michael coming toward me. Well," he asked him, "have you completed our number?"
"I should think so; I have three hundred and fifty men."
"Hang it, that is a great number."