But I wish he would hurry, so we can get through the Gut on the flood tide; that boat draws more water than is comfortable in this lagoon." "You need not worry," said the German, placidly looking at his watch.
"I take eet through safe.

She dam good sea boat, an' where I come in I can go out.

Ach! 'tis the fellow come now." The newcomer passed so close beside me I could feel his foot touch mine.

As he hurried forward I realized the eyes of the two men would be upon him, and that any movement of mine would be unobserved.

The door remained ajar, and, if escape was possible, now was the time.
With head reeling dizzily, I crept through the opening, yet held the latch, fascinated by the first spoken words within.
"Well, Broussard, what is it ?" "All seen to, sir." "The bodies are planted then ?" "The men attended to that." "And the woman ?" "On her way; there was no trouble.