I've said that I trusted to your gallantry not to leave him in the lurch, but to follow him hither, and there's a note from his hand gone ashore to summon the Harbour-Master and the Commandant of the fort.

Once they are aboard, I shall have all the hostages I need for our safety." "You scoundrel!" said his lordship through his teeth.
"Sure, now, that's entirely a matter of the point of view," said Blood.
"Ordinarily it isn't the kind of name I could suffer any man to apply to me.

Still, considering that ye willingly did me a service once, and that ye're likely unwillingly to do me another now, I'll overlook your discourtesy, so I will." His lordship laughed.

"You fool," he said.

"Do you dream that I came aboard your pirate ship without taking my measures?
I informed the Commandant of exactly how you had compelled Colonel Bishop to accompany you.