The chap who did the trick might have some plan of escaping.

Then I have known men desperate enough to commit suicide if they could destroy an enemy at the same time." "Well, it's likely all this worry about this vessel and cargo is entirely needless and foolish." "I don't believe it," said the Virginian.

"I know now that the captain has been worried.

I have noticed it in his manner.

He is pale and restless." "Well, it's likely he may be rather anxious, for it's certain he cannot carry any insurance on such a cargo." "He was not at the table to-night." "No." "I'd give something to be on solid ground and away from this powder mill.