Nay, merely let us into the secret of her position, and _we_ will see to her capture." "Monsieur Nelson doubtless does no more than his duty," answered Raoul, quietly, but with an air of severe self-respect.

"It is his business to have a care for English commerce, and he has every right to make this bargain.

But the treaty will not be conducted on equal terms; while he is doing no more than his duty, I have no powers." "How?
You have the power of speech; that will suffice to let us into the secret of the orders you have given the lugger, and where she is probably to be found at this moment." "_Non, Monsieur;_ I have not even _that_ in my power.

I can do nothing that must cover me with so much infamy.

My tongue is under laws that I never made, when treachery is in question." Had Raoul assumed a theatrical tone and manner, as might have been expected, probably it would have made very little impression on Cuffe; but his quiet simplicity and steadiness carried conviction with them.