After much labor, for the boxes were
carefully constructed, to bear the rough usage of transportation, he
succeeded in removing the lid, and deposited the bag of money between
the coffin and the case which enclosed it.
Having effected the object which brought them to the hold, the two
ascended again, and made their way to the cabin.
In addition to the knowledge of the plot, Hatchie was made acquainted
with a fact which afforded him much pleasure--that Henry Carroll, in
defence of his mistress, had knocked Maxwell down. This was evidence in
his favor. He also heard something of the preference she had bestowed
upon him, and that on this account, more than for the blow, he was to be
the victim of Maxwell's vengeance. But he resolved to foil both schemes.
CHAPTER XII.
"He must be taught to know he has presumed
To stand in competition with me.
--You will not kill him?" SHIRLEY.
--"Wherefore com'st thou?
--To comfort you, and bring you joyful news."
MARLOW.
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