"What evidence have you?"
Richard stated, at considerable length, the facts and incidents which had led him to this conclusion: but the colonel was not fully satisfied.
"If you will permit me, sir, I think I could prove what I say to your entire satisfaction."
"What do you wish to do?"
"I wish to visit Green Island," replied Richard, boldly.
"They would whip you again."
"I am not afraid of them."
"How will you get over to the island? The young rascals have taken all the boats."
"I can borrow a skiff; if not, I can go over on a plank."
"But they would handle you rather roughly."