Toni!" He embraced his mate, moistening his neck with tears.

For the first time he began to weep and this appeared to give him a certain relief.
The presence of his faithful officer brought him back to life.
Forgotten memories of business journeys crowded in his mind.

Toni resuscitated all his past energies.

It was as though the _Mare Nostrum_ had come in search of him.
He felt shame and remorse.

This man knew his secret: he was the only one to whom he had spoken of supplying the German submarines.
"My poor Esteban!...