Evidently, he depended on make-up to supplement his powers as
a conjurer.
"It is as much as a canoe can manage in fine weather to reach the
island out there, which they call Seal Island," he cried, pointing
towards the locality of White Horse Island. "Even the Indians were
astonished to see so big a ship anchored here safely. They have
watched plenty of wrecks outside, and hardly anything comes ashore. At
any rate, they are quite sure you cannot go back."
It would be idle to deny that the Spaniard's words sent a chill of
apprehension down the spine of some of those present; but the captain
said quietly:
"Where a ship is concerned, if she can enter on the flood she can go
out on the ebb. How came you to escape to-night?"
Tears stood again in Suarez's eyes as he replied:
"When I heard their plan, I imagined they would be driven off, provided
a watch were kept. I resolved to risk all in the attempt to reach the
company of civilized men once more. I do not care what the outcome may
be. If I can help you to overcome them I am ready to do so; if not, I
will die by your side.
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