Parker’s gaze shifted, but he managed to make reply:
“We are here for the same purpose.”
“Do you think your course has been an honorable one?” asked Frank cuttingly.
“To the victor belongs the spoils!” was the evasive but bold reply.
“How did you know where to look for the galleon?”
“Did I not see the diagram?”
“Did you not steal it?”
“Do you mean to insult me?” snapped Parker, angrily.
“I mean to speak plainly and truthfully to you,” said Frank firmly; “the diagram disappeared that very night that it was shown to you!”
“Very substantial evidence of my guilt,” sneered Parker; “did any one see me take it?”