But what brings you here ?" "That must remain my secret, Captain Grant--for the present." "Oh, very well.

I thought it might have some connection with Eric's presence in this neighborhood." "With Eric! What do you mean?
Have you seen him ?" "Ah! so I've got below the surface at last! I thought I might with that thrust.

Yes, I saw him last night.

I didn't know what the devil the fellow was up to, but I thought I'd let him play out his game.

It was a right nervy trick, so far as it went, but unfortunately the rebels came in before I discovered what it all led up to." "You do not make it very clear to me." "I told you it was not clear even to myself.