"Yes," answered Kylis.
"Where did you get it?"
"Stole it last night in accordance with your orders."
"I never told you to steal anything."
"What do you call it?" asked Kylis, grinning. "At any rate, I stole it at the risk of my life, and if they find out it has gone before they leave the bay there'll be a mighty row."
"How did you get it?"
Briefly Kylis told him how he abstracted the pearl from the case in Jack Redland's belt, and Amos was surprised at the black's daring and cleverness.
"And he has not missed it yet?"
"No, he thinks it is in the case."
"He may not miss it until after they have sailed."