“Yes!”

“And the plum coloured coat?”

“Yes, yes—you know.”

“You want to know where I landed him?”

“Of course, I do. I asked you that.”

“Then find out, spooney.”

“I tell you what,” cried the spy. “If I wasn’t busy, I’d have you taken before your betters.”

“They are no acquaintances of yours, I should say,” replied the waterman.

“Do you see this?” cried the infuriated spy, as he produced a small staff with a gilt-crown on the top of it. “Do you see this, fellow?”

“Yes!”