The Governor nodded, gravely.
"What have you to say, monsieur, to the proposition, that you could be both Sir Charles Brandon and Long-Sword?" he asked.
Brandon raised his hands, expressively.
"That may be true," said he. "But an English gentleman, of means, is not likely to become a pirate."
"Your Excellency," said Jamison, coming a step forward, "might I be permitted to say something?"
Colonel Sharpe turned to him, with a frown.
"Speak up!" he said, shortly. "What is it?"
"Long-Sword had a collar-bone broken in the fight, when he was captured—" began Jamison.
"And you mean, that there may be evidence of it?" the Governor interrupted. "Very good!—Brandon, will you submit to examination?"
"Certainly, sir! I shall be glad to let either you or Mr. Maynadier inspect my shoulders. Why did you not speak of this sooner, fellow?" he added.