"That does not matter," he answered. "He cannot do me more harm than he
already seeks to do; so I do not fear him."
I was now pretty well convinced of the honesty of Captain Searle; but to
assure myself still further, I called on two or three ship-brokers, who
all assured me that his ship was a regular trader, and gave a favourable
report of him. When I inquired about Captain Hawk, they screwed up
their mouths, or made some other sign expressive of disapprobation, but
were evidently unwilling to say anything about him. In the evening I
went on board the _Susannah_; and I must say that I was very glad to
find myself once more afloat.