“But how can we escape the hurricane?”
“Make for Miller’s Cay, which is within sight of the ship’s masthead. We can then return and reclaim the galleon’s gold.”
The diving lines did not proceed from the Aurelian’s deck, but from a small launch which was moored at some little distance from the ship.
So when the crew of the Dolphin saw the Aurelian weigh anchor the divers were not aboard her, nor did they get aboard until some while later.
A consultation was held as to what it was best to do with their captive.
“Take off his weights and take him aboard with us,” cried Parker.
“No!” objected Warren.
“I have a better plan.”
“Ah, what is it?”
“Leave him here. Batten down the hatches and let him stay until we return. Bind him so that he cannot move!”