“You are not afraid of that?” asked Tom, looking him full in the face.
“No,” said the captain. “As I said in the first place, there is something about you that enlists my confidence. I would trust you as myself.”
“You may,” said Tom.
They had turned back, and were again near the building occupied by the band. Only one was stirring. This was Alonzo, who watched their approach.
“You are up early, captain,” he said.
“Yes,” returned the captain carelessly; “I have been taking a walk. I did not sleep well.”
“What is on his mind?” thought the lieutenant. “Something is up. I can see it in his manner. I must watch him.”
“I don’t like his looks,” thought Tom. “He is a dangerous man. The captain does right in suspecting him.”