"I do not think you will be, for surely such an attack can be no plan of Estada's.

It could gain him no advantage.

The fellow was pillaging on his own account; if he is missed it will be supposed he fell overboard, and no one will greatly care." "You will be able to learn?
I--I shall feel better if I know the truth." "Possibly; however it will be safer for me not to ask questions.

I am not myself in too good repute aboard.

You are not afraid to remain here alone ?" "No; I am not greatly frightened but shall try and bar the door with a chair.