“That is unnecessary, Harry; I am willing to wait till you return.”
“Something might happen to me, professor, and I shall feel more comfortable to think that my debts are paid.”
“Have your own way, then, Harry. Shall I give you the whole amount?”
“No, professor, I am afraid it would make me less enterprising.”
“How much shall it be?”
“Jack and I have fourteen pounds between us. Twenty more ought to be sufficient.”
“As you please, Harry; but if you get into trouble, promise to communicate with me, and send for assistance.”
“I will, sir.”
At this moment a carriage drew up in front of the inn.
“It is the carriage I ordered to take me to the lighter,” said the professor. “You and Jack must go with me to the ship and see the last of me.”