'They cannot possibly pay.'
'But they shall pay. I want and will have my money.'
'Mehalah will pretend that George gave her the money.'
'No, she will not. She acknowledged the debt to me before George's face. She promised repayment as soon as she had sufficient.'
'If you do not seize on their goods, or some of them, you will never see the colour of the coin again.'
'I must and will have it.'
'Then follow my advice. Put in an execution. I will lend you my men. All you have to do is to give notice on this island when the sale is to be, get together sufficient to bid and buy, and you have your money. You must have an auction.'
'Can I do so, Elijah?'
'Of course you can. Go over to the Ray at once and demand your money. If they decline to pay, allow them a week's grace, more if you like. I'll go with you, when the sale is to take place, and perhaps bid. We will have a Dutch auction.'
'By cock! I'll do it. I will go there right on end.'