17/18 That is the safe end of the game. It happens to be Honduras just now; I have been equally interested in other downtrodden countries. In truth, friend, I am a patriot for revenue only." "You mean you furnish arms ?" "For a suitable consideration--yes. In strict confidence I will state that securely packed away in the hold of the _Sea Gull_--largely in boxes labeled machinery--are twenty thousand rifles, six rapid-fire guns, and a sufficiency of ammunition for a small army. Once safely landed the profits of the voyage will total one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, gold. |