"Hum," answered the other, "but would you give it me?"
"Why do you ask that?"
"Because you would keep it, and you do not wish to enter into an engagement with me."
"So you believe my word?"
"Certainly."
"Well, do not gag me, Diogo; I give it you."
"Come, you are jesting."
"By no means; I give you my word of honour to remain as I am—not for two hours only, but for three—without stirring, and without offering a cry."
"Indeed!" said the captain, looking at him full in the face; "Are you serious?"
"Quite serious; is it agreed?"