His cigar was
consumed, but there he sat like a statue, obstinately obstructing the
completion of Maxwell's designs. The confederates began to fear he had
some knowledge of their contemplated project. Yet how could this be? The
plan had been arranged in the hold of the steamer. It was impossible
that any one, even the men they had hired to row the boat, could know
their intentions. Vernon, who had seen the stolen bag of money
miraculously restored to its owner, who had seen two balls pass
harmlessly through him, was perfectly willing to believe that Henry
Carroll was the devil! But, devil or not, it was all the same to him.
It was already time to commence operations. Vernon was impatient to
begin; for, as he averred, he did not like to lose a whole night's sleep
in so small an affair. But nothing could be done while Henry retained
his present position, unless they silenced him by force; and he seemed
an ugly customer.
The Chalmetta pursued her way, stemming with difficulty, as it would
seem by her lazy pace, the current of the mighty river.
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