His plan was to dispose of Sanchez--even to permit the Spaniard to die of his wounds; possibly even to hasten and assure that death by some secret resort to violence.

No doubt LeVere was also concerned in the conspiracy, and would profit by it, and possibly these two were likewise assured of the cooperation of the more reckless spirits among the crew.

I remembered what Watkins had whispered to me forward--his suspicions of them both.

He had been right; already the fuse was being laid, and, very fortunately, I happened to be chosen to help touch it off.

The chance I had sought blindly, was being plainly revealed.
It was evident enough, however, that Estada had no intention of trusting me immediately with his real motives.