Chapter Thirty Six.
Sir Ralph’s Arrival.
The Nancy, close-hauled, stood for the shore.
“Two or three tacks will do it, sir, I hope,” said Ned Brown, who, since Adam had been deprived of Ben’s services, had acted as his mate. “The Nancy knows her way into the harbour.”
“The oars will help her along though, I think,” observed Headland.
The men got them out, and the Nancy glided swiftly through the water.
“I am hoping, sir, the cutter will catch Miles Gaffin’s craft. There is not a bigger villain to be found than he is in these parts.”
“What has he done to gain such a character?” asked Headland.