Christy was not disposed, under the circumstances, to make a complaint. The boat was soon in sight of the lighthouse and the bar. The Dinah made a long stretch to the eastward, and was in sight of the entrance to the harbor till it began to be dark; but no steamer came out on the high tide. The boat crossed the bar again. "Now, David, I want you to land me some distance beyond the public wharf," said Christy. "How much shall I pay you for this sail?" "About three dollars, sir, if you don't think that is too much," answered the boatman. "That is very reasonable for the time you have been out; and there is a sovereign," added the passenger, as he handed him the gold coin. "I don't think I can change this piece, sir." "You need not change it; keep the whole of it." "Oh, thank you, sir! You are very generous, and I thank you with all my heart. I don't often earn that much money in a whole day." "All right, David; I am satisfied if you are." "I am more than satisfied, sir. But where shall I land you?" "I don't know the names of all the streets, but go to the eastward of the public wharf." "I can land you at the foot of Union Street." "How will I get to the Royal Victoria Hotel?" The boatman directed him so that he could find his destination. He was somewhat afraid that Percy Pierson might be on the lookout for the Dinah; but by this time it was so dark that he could hardly make her out. David landed him at the place indicated, and he followed the directions given him, which brought him to the east end of the hotel. It was too early to meet Mr. Gilfleur, and he found the guests were at dinner. He had eaten nothing since the lunch on board of the Eleuthera; and, after he had looked in the faces of all the men at the table, he took his place with them, and did full justice to the fare set before him. He did not venture to remain in the hotel. He desired to see the detective, for he had decided not to remain another day in Nassau. As long as Percy Pierson was in the town, it was not a safe place for him. He had decided to make his way across the island to the nook where the Eleuthera was concealed, and remain on board of her until the detective returned. But he desired to see him, and report his intention to him, so that he need not be concerned about him. [Illustration: "Two men sprang upon him." Page 233.] Christy was entirely satisfied that he had correctly interpreted the purpose of Percy to betray him into the hands of Captain Flanger. As he was not on the public wharf at half-past four, doubtless he had been on the lookout for him. He knew David, and his first step would be to find him. The boatman would be likely to tell him that his fellow-passenger in the Dinah had gone to the hotel. He visited the place arranged for his meeting with Mr. Gilfleur; but it was in advance of the time, and he was not there. He walked about the hotel grounds, careful to avoid every person who came in his way.