"Yes," answered the old man, "but beware of him! He is all that is bad!"
"A pretty recommendation to come from your uncle," said Taylor, sullenly. "Uncle Anthony, I ask you once more to give me money. I am penniless, and am a desperate man."
"There is no money in this cabin, and you would search for it in vain, but if you will promise to leave this place and trouble me no more, I will provide you with five dollars."
"What are five dollars?"
"All that you will get. Do you make the promise?"
"Well, yes—"
"Mark, you may give this man five dollars on my account."
"Is he your treasurer!" inquired Taylor, in surprise.
"He has charge of some funds out of which he buys me what I need."
"How much money have you got of my uncle's, boy?"