This question was put by the Italian bully and brigand, and to him the
stranger turned with an elaborate bow.

"What do you want?"

"To get hold of Harkaway himself," cried Toro.

"Then I can help you to do this."

"You can--then money shall be yours," said Toro.

"I hope so; why, I've got that already from them."

"You have!--much?"

"A pretty lump. Look."

It was a bag of money composed of pieces of copper, silver and gold.

It was a good round sum, and it looked considerably more than it was.

"Is that all?"

"I have these few nicknacks," added the stranger, producing a bundle
tied in his pocket-handkerchief.

They tore open the bundle eagerly and it was found to contain various
articles of plate, a silver candlestick, and some jewels.