"Excuse me; the confiscation laws are dangerous to men in my situation."
"No matter; I will inform the proper officers of the fact, and they can find out what bank."
Pillgrim bit his lip.
"I will give you this money if you will—"
"Silence, sir! There is not money enough in the whole world to bribe me."
"I still have the oath of allegiance—signed by you, and—"
"No, you haven't. Mr. Hackleford has it. You left it in your state-room."
"Now listen to reason, Somers."
"I shall. Reason counsels me to do my duty."
"Somers, I will be revenged."