"I am; I tell you it's certain death for a stranger to remain on this island to-night!"

"Suppose the stranger is not discovered, my good friend?"

"You are certain to be discovered. The whole island will be patrolled."

"You speak like a man who has had some dire experience."

"I would not remain on this island to-night for the fall value of it in dollars."

"Why do you specify to-night?"

"Oh, any other night it would be all right, but as you know, it is a business evening to-night, and they will be all on guard."

"I must take the chances."

"Well, good-bye; I go now."

"Good-bye; I will call and see you to-morrow and pay you your reward."