"I have reason to be," answered Maud, calming her feelings by an effort.
"Has he wronged you?"
"Yes, he loves the white woman whom he brought to my father's house."
"Thus far, at all events, my good girl, we have mutual cause for hate, and we will work heartily together. You know where his vessel lies?"
"I do."
"Is it far from here?"
"Less than a league."
"Indeed! These fellows are cunning," mused the officer. "When will you guide me and a party of my people thither?"
"To-night."
"It is well. I will be prepared. Where shall we meet?"