"But, as I've an opportunity to get the whole business down fine, I propose to remain."
"Then you will need a boat."
"Yes, I will, surely, in the morning."
"No, sir."
"What are you getting at?"
"I will speak plainly. If you remain here you will never see the mainland again. I tell you those men are a desperate lot!"
"But they will not find me."
"The chances are ten to one against you, and that they will find you. I would not remain here to-night for a hundred thousand dollars! The danger begins exactly at nightfall."
"You have got it down as fine as that, eh?"
"I have."