I am now going to the mound in the cave to get out some of that gold, and I don't want anybody but you to go with me.

I have just sent all the negroes down to the beach to carry things to the boat, and we must be quick about our business.

You take this leather bag.
It is Mrs.Cliff's, but I think it is strong enough.

The lantern is lighted, so come on." To dive into a treasure mound Ralph would have followed a much more ruthless tyrant than Captain Horn, and although he made no remarks, he went willingly enough.

When they had climbed the mound, and the captain had lifted the stone from the opening in the top, Ralph held the lantern while the captain, reaching down into the interior, set himself to work to fill the bag with the golden ingots.