“Well, you have surely done what you can,” the Captain replied, “and, of course, you shall have any of my collection of weapons which you think are suitable. At the same time I would like to have them back.”
“That I promise you I will make them do,” Julia told him. “And I would like you to come along and see the island for yourself.”
“What would be a good idea,” the Captain said, “is for me to take The Mermaid nearer to the island than we are at the moment.”
“I had already thought of that,” Julia remarked.
“I think we should ask a few questions in this village,” the Captain went on, “as to what has happened to your relations. Then you might find well someone who would at least loan you something for the secret treasure, which you believe will attract a great number of visitors to th
