We understand that an influx of treasure-seekers would embarrass the Sangoans.

But we are close friends of young Mr.Jones and have no desire to usurp his island kingdom or seize his pearls.

Our only anxiety is to free him from an unjust suspicion.

A foolish man named Le Drieux accuses Jones of stealing a choice collection of pearls from a lady in Austria and fleeing with them to America.

He has a photograph of the real criminal, taken abroad, which curiously resembles your young master." Here the captain turned a quick look upon the speaker and for the first time his eyes lost their dull expression.