"You mean you're telling me what Solomon told you to say. Well, get on with it."
"I know nothing about the matter myself, Captain, but the authorities are going to arrest you and take possession of the ship."
"And Mr. Solomon has sent you to warn me, is that it?" asked Calamity with an ironical smile.
"Yes. He is afraid that the authorities will seize the ship and all the plunder."
"That's better, now we're getting at the truth. But how does Solomon know I've got any plunder?"
"He did not think you would return without any."
"H'm, a far-seeing man is Solomon. But what does he expect me to do?"
"His idea is that you should transfer the most valuable stuff to the motor-boat so that it may be taken away to a safe place. Then, you see, when the officials board your ship they will find practically nothing."
"An excellent plan," remarked Calamity almost with enthusiasm. "But what about me?"
"About you, Captain?"