“Senor Zamora says he will show us where the pirates’ treasure is if we break up the gang, so we can take it away.”
“Close de bargain, honey; close de bargain!”
“Very well. Mr. Zamora, we will go with you to the pirates’ lair and break up the gang and rescue your child. For this we do not want any of your money. We will take our pay by levying on the pirates’ treasure.”
“God bless you for your kindness, Mr. Reade.”
“Say no more. We have the most dangerous kind of weapons aboard, and need make no preparations. As you can see, this machine is a perfect success. All we need do is to proceed to the Mexican Gulf and begin operations as soon as possible.”
“You have no guarantee that my story is true.”
“Oh, we trust you readily enough, for should your account not be true, we have nothing to lose.”
“I thank you and bless you from the bottom of my heart!” said the delighted man.
“You can do that when I have accomplished something,” said Frank, with a smile. “I shall, of course, expect you to do your share of the work in managing this machine.”
“Most decidedly,” assented the Mexican.