As he waited he thought more about the treasure at hand than of either--or all--his enemies.
He did not stir, but kept drumming till he knew that Gering was aboard, and heard his footsteps, with the captain's, coming.

He showed no excitement, though he knew a crisis was at hand.

A cool, healthy sweat stood out on his forehead, cheeks and lips, and his blue eyes sparkled clearly and coldly.

He rose as the two men appeared.
Phips had not even told his lieutenant.

But Gering knew Bucklaw at the first glance, and his eyes flashed and a hand went to his sword.
"Captain Phips," he said angrily, "you know who this man is ?" "He is the guide to our treasure-house, Mr.Gering." "His name is Bucklaw--a mutineer condemned to death, the villain who tried to kidnap Mistress Leveret." It was Bucklaw that replied.