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Suppleton introduced the two new officers to Christy, and he then followed his associate. The Frenchman was afraid the new-comers understood his native language, and had been listening to his explanation of the use of the strange boat; but he had spoken in a whisper, and no one could have heard him, even if the listener had been a Frenchman.
Suppleton, the ship's steward, with the two extra officers who had been sent on board. "Do you speak French, gentlemen?" asked the detective, addressing himself to the two officers. "Not a word of it," replied Mr. Gwyndale, one of them. "Not a syllable of it," added Mr. Tempers, the other. "Excuse me, gentlemen," said Mr. Gilfleur, as he retreated to his room. Mr.
"I don't know anything about it, but as it seems to be of some importance to you and your friend, I will ascertain at once. Mr. Suppleton, will you overhaul the ship's company, and see if you can find any one that speaks French," continued the commander, addressing the chief steward.
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