Abner Titcomb answered it in person. He brought with him a man as tall and muscular as himself, but probably about ten years younger.
Luke Clark was thirty years of age, and Abner Titcomb forty-one.
Guy was pleased with his companions. They looked honest and reliable, and in case he got into any trouble they were abundantly able to protect him.
Titcomb’s arms were hard and muscular, and Luke Clark, who was a farmer, was a good match for him.
Guy advanced the two men money to buy an outfit, and when the time came to sail all were in readiness.
It was not till the day of sailing that Guy saw Captain John Richmond, the new commander of the Osprey.
CHAPTER XXV
CAPTAIN RICHMOND
Captain Grover went on board the Osprey when she was ready to sail.
“Captain Richmond,” said the old captain, “this is my young friend, Guy Fenwick, who has engaged you to take him to one of the Agalegas Islands.”
Captain Richmond was a tall, dark-complexioned man, with a sallow skin, and an unpleasant expression of countenance.