"... WATCHED THE BOAT PULL BACK TO LE MOUSQUET."
XXV
Anthony examined the schooner's position, while the boat pulled toward her; her nose was wedged into a mud flat, but as her stern had moved around toward the north he knew the tide was working up the river.
"In an hour," he said, "there will be water enough to float her off." He turned toward the girl; she had her cloak drawn about her, and her eyes were still on Le Mousquet. She seemed to have no regret at leaving the vessel; but the manner of her leaving had left her furious.
"The next thing," said Anthony, "is to procure a conveyance and get you back to your father."
"You need not trouble yourself," she said.
"As I am the cause of your being here," said Anthony, "I owe it to you to see you safe."
"I cancel all obligations," she said. "You owe me nothing."