Then one of the two men in sight moved forward and drawled: "Speaking to us, are you?
What was it you said ?" "I said we'd trouble you for that boat," repeated Steve.

"It happens to belong to us, you see." "This boat ?" "That identical boat." "Belongs to you!" "You've got it." "That's a good joke, friend.

We've owned this boat three years.

Where do you come in ?" "She's the _Follow Me_, even if you have painted her name out, and you took her from her anchorage in Plymouth Harbour last night.

What's the use of throwing a fool bluff like that ?" The man laughed hoarsely and his companion joined him.