What he chooses to do with it is his affair, and whether he gets every bar of gold, or only a reward from the Peruvian government, it is his, to do what he pleases with it." "Now, Edna, I am amazed to hear you speak of the Peruvian government," cried Mrs.Cliff.

"It would be nothing less than a crime to let them have it, or even know of it." "What do you think, captain ?" asked Edna.
"I am exactly of your opinion, Miss Markham," he said.

"That treasure belongs to me.

I discovered it, and it is for me to decide what is to be done with it." "Now, then," exclaimed Ralph, his face very red, "I differ with you! We are all partners in this business, and it isn't fair for any one to have everything." "And I am not so sure, either," said Mrs.Cliff, "that the captain ought to decide what is to be done with this treasure.

Each of us should have a voice." "Mrs.Cliff, Miss Markham, and Ralph," said the captain, "I have a few words to say to you, and I must say them quickly, for I see those black fellows coming.