"And you've got a bargain," said Barry. Jack Redland was delighted, there was still the pearl shell to sell, it was a rare haul.
"What condition do you attach?" asked Silas.
"We have lost a valuable black pearl, it has been stolen, and we want you to help us to get it back."
"A black pearl?" said Silas, amazed. "Tell me all about it," he said, eagerly.
"Mr. Redland will tell you, but first of all will you help us?"
"Of course I will, and buy it from you."
"It is not for sale," said Jack.
Silas Filey's face fell, he would have given a good deal to secure such a prize.
"Tell me all about it," he said, and Jack gave him a brief outline of the robbery and a description of the pearl.
"Where do you think it is?" he asked.