As it is, we can take 'em the whole twelve thousand ounces, or rather I can, as soon as I like, in broad daylight.

I'm a lucky digger.

It's all right.
Everybody knows I've been out there.

They'll have to pay me over the counter; and if you wait in the cab, by the Lord Harry, I'll pay you your seven thousand first! You don't deserve it, Cole, but you shall have it, and between us we'll see the others to blazes!" He jumped up all excitement, and was at the door next instant.
"Stop!" I cried.

"Where are you going ?" "Downstairs to tell them." "Tell them what ?" "That you're going in with me, and it's all right." "And do you really think I am ?" He had unlocked the door; after a pause I heard him lock it again.