Thus he kept running on, with his mouth full of the hot bacon; thus he restored their hope and confidence,and, I more than suspect, repaired his own at the same time.
"As for hostage," he continued, "that's his last talk,I guess, with them he loves so dear. I've got my piece o' news, and thanky to him for that; but it's over and done. I'll take him in a line when we go treasurehunting, for we'll keep him like so much gold, in case of accidents, you mark, and in the meantime. Once we got the ship and treasure both and off to sea like jolly companions, why then we'll talk Mr. Hawkins over,we will, and we'll give him his share, to be sure, for all his kindness."