Meanwhile, the resources of my vessel are at
your disposal."
We thanked him and withdrew, but we determined only to employ our own
men on our second visit to the eaves. A fair remuneration for the
salvage of our ship was all that Captain Montbar looked for or
expected, and we saw no reason why we should disclose our secret to any
beyond those chosen from our own company, nor did Montbar seek to pry
into our business, contenting himself with our promise, at the end of
the week either to pay him salvage or surrender our ship and ourselves,
to be disposed of in such manner as might please him best.
CHAPTER XXXIV
WE AGAIN EXPLORE THE CAVES
During the two days which followed the making of our compact with
Captain Montbar we were busy with our preparations for a second visit
to the place of the painted hands, where we knew that gold was to be
obtained for those who had the courage to carry it away. This time we
sailed round, so that we were saved the journey over the cliffs. We had
caused to be made for Hartog, Janstins, and me dresses of sail-cloth,
with masks like those worn by Inquisitors, the eye-holes being filled
with glass.
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