“They are conductors, Captain, to carry off the overflow of the sea after a norther. They lead under the city, opening at various places. I have had the pleasure of passing through them.”
“Ha! How?”
“On a little smuggling expedition.”
“It is possible, then, to reach the town by these?”
“Nothing easier, unless they may have a guard at the mouth; but that is not likely. They would not dream of anyone’s making the attempt.”
“How would you like to make it?”
“If the Captain wishes it, I will bring him a bottle of eau-de-vie from the Café de Santa Anna.”
“I do not wish you to go alone. I would accompany you.”
“Think of it, Captain; there is risk for you in such an undertaking. I may go safely. No one knows that I have joined you, I believe. If you are taken—.”
“Yes, yes; I know well the result.”