'Treat him well,' they said to me.

'Give him your best, and see that he comes to no harm unless he tries to escape.

And be careful that he does not return to France before the mackerel fishing begins.' And when we do return to Fecamp, I have to lie to off Notre Dame de la Garde and signal to the Douane that I have you safe.

They want you out of the way.

You are a dangerous man, it seems.