Frederick Marryat

“ It is quite sufficient that he treats her as his wife."
"Ah! indeed. But about this treasure. You say that no one knows where it is buried, but the patron as you call him?"
"No one."
"Will you express my regret at what has passed, and tell him I will have the pleasure of seeing him to-morrow."
"Certainly, signor," replied Krantz, rising from his chair; and wishing the Commandant a good evening as he retired.
"I was after one thing and have found another. A spectre that must have been; but he must be a bold spectre that can frighten me from doubloons—besides, I can call in the priests. ”

“ Let us hope for the best."
"I have an idea in my head which may probably be turned to some account," added Krantz; "as soon as the little man's fury is over."
"Which is—"
"That, much as he likes your wife, there is something which he likes quite as well—money. Now, as we know where all the treasure is concealed, I think he may be tempted to offer us our liberty, if we were to promise to put it into his possession." ”

“ The Catholic bishop determined that the money should be sent to Goa; and, in consequence, it was embarked on board of my patron's vessel, to be delivered up to the first Portuguese authorities he might fall in with.
"Well, signor, the money, for better security, was put down into the captain's cabin, which, of course, was occupied by my noble friend, and when he went to bed the first night he was surprised to perceive a little one eyed old man sitting on the boxes." ”