Without hesitation I went to him, and began my story.
CHAPTER XVI
AFTER LONG YEARS
"I wish to say a few words to you, captain."
"Say on, Tretheway."
"I have never told you the history of my life, now I wish to do so."
He nodded his head as if ready to listen. Accordingly I began, and related in some detail the story of my life. He listened attentively; evidently, he was interested. Step by step he followed my narrative, until I came to the previous evening. Then as I told him of the dream and the call I had heard, his face became pale as death, and he clenched his hand nervously.
"It is the voice of God, or of the mother of God. You must go, Tretheway," he said.
"Yes, I feel I must, and that soon," I replied. "But how?"