His life is in the balance.

But wait, Tom; don't breathe in his ear our real purpose; I've convinced him that we mean to keep in the trade, dividing the treasure aboard, and sailing the bark to Porto Grande." "Oh, so that's the game?
And what is my part now ?" "This is my watch below, and it will be best for me to keep off the deck until all is prepared.

Besides I am afraid to leave the cabin unguarded.

There is no knowing what Gunsaules might do.

You sound these men and get them together; wake up the ones in the starboard watch you feel sure are all right, and have them slip quietly on deck.
LeVere will understand what you are up to, and will make no objection.
As soon as you have everything ready, let me know." "We are none of us armed, sir." "That is what I was coming to.