"Fifteen of us against a hundred and fifteen, but worth taking and such an opportunity may never occur again.

I believe the plan will work; its greatest weakness is, I do not know the men on whom I must rely.

If there should be a traitor among them we are done for.

I mean to work so fast no one man will be able to spread the news." "But have I no part?
Is there no way in which I can help ?" "You have your pistol ?" "Yes." "Then remain here.

I shall have to go on deck with the men, and will not dare leave them a moment until the ship is absolutely secure.
Manuel is locked in that stateroom, but must not be communicated with by anyone.