"Yes, sir, how much?"
"Half a sovereign," said Carl.
Another hoot came across the bay from the Sea-mew.
CHAPTER VIII
ON BOARD THE "SEA-MEW"
I wonder if the beggar'll follow us," gasped Brack, between his spurts; "seemed mor'n half inclined to it—cuss him for his meddling!"
"Where are you going?" asked Hector.
"To the Sea-mew."
Hector started—his brother's yacht. He must not go there. What would be the consequences if he were taken on her, found concealed? Picton would be compromised, in grave danger, probably of imprisonment.