The Spaniard tapped lightly on the boat, and instantly Juan and Manuel rose. They walked round to the other side.
"You here!" they cried, seeing their brother officer.
"Yes, and caramba! but it would have gone hard with your plot, but for me. You seemed to forget that you are not the only people on this ship. Look!"
He pointed to Young Glory as he spoke.
They were astounded.
"Then he's heard what we said?"
"Every word, Juan."
"It means ruin."
"No, fortunately no harm is done. I hold this sailor in my power. He cannot escape me. You must carry out your plot instantly."
"All is ready. We will do so."