"Eh, Captain Plum?
Did you ever take an oath ?" He tossed a book on the table.

It was the Bible.
Captain Plum understood.

He reached for the book and held it under his left hand.

His right he lifted above his head, while a smile played about his lips.
"I suppose you want to place me under oath to deliver that package," he said.
The old man nodded.

His eyes gleamed with a feverish glare.