It contained four bank-notes; three of a thousand pounds, and one of ten pounds.
He folded up the three bank-notes of a thousand pounds each, replaced them in the iron tobacco-box, shut the lid again, and put it in his pocket.
Then he picked up a stone, wrapped it in the ten-pound note, and said:
“You may turn round again.”
Rantaine turned.
Sieur Clubin continued:
“I told you I would be contented with three thousand pounds. Here, I return you ten pounds.”
And he threw to Rantaine the note enfolding the stone.
Rantaine, with a movement of his foot, sent the bank-note and the stone into the sea.
“As you please,” said Clubin. “You must be rich. I am satisfied.”