"Never mind. You still intend going off tonight?" asked the captain.
"Certainly," said Oliver rising; "that reminds me—"
"One moment. We are old friends, and there should be no secrets between us," urged Durand.
"There shall be none," answered Oliver.
"Have you much money?" asked Durand.
"Do you want to lend me any?" cried Oliver.
"No matter if I did. But still I want an answer," urged Durand.
"I have eleven thousand francs in gold sewn in my belt, and in a bag fastened round my neck diamonds worth a hundred and twenty thousand more. Besides this I have about eighty guineas in English money for immediate expenses. Are you satisfied?"
"Perfectly," said the captain laughing, "and now listen to me."
"Then it appears you are not quite satisfied?" cried Oliver, in his turn surprised.