_Then_, indeed, we may possibly show him a little favor; as we do not make war so much on individuals as on nations." Cuffe would probably have been puzzled to explain the application of his own sentiment to the case before him; but, presuming on his having to deal with one who was neither very philosophical nor logical himself, he was somewhat indifferent to his own mode of proceeding, so that it effected the object.

Ithuel, however, was not understood.

Love for Raoul or the lugger, or, indeed, for anything else, himself excepted, formed no part of his character; while hatred of England had got to be incorporated with the whole of his moral system; if such a man could be said to have a moral system at all.

He saw nothing to be gained by serving Raoul, in particular; though this he might have done did nothing interfere to prevent it; while he had so strong an aversion to suffering the English to get le Feu-Follet, as to be willing even to risk his own life to prevent it.

His care, therefore, was to accomplish his purpose with the least hazard to himself.
"And, if the lugger can be had, sir, you intend to let Captain Rule go ?" he asked, with an air of interest.
"Aye, we _may_ do that; though it will depend on the admiral.