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Quick as a flash, Percival was down from the steps and at the "Portugee's" side. He grasped the man's arm. "I've got a gun against your back," he cried in fierce suppressed tones. "Stand still and keep your mouth shut, or I'll drill a hole through you. You're safe if you do as I tell you, Crust. I'm onto your little game.
"Guess a Portugee's in a bad funk before he dashes gin at four francs a dozen to common passenger boys. I've a blame' good mind to put this vessel on the ground by accident and go off in the gig for assistance, and bring back a State launch." "Better not risk your ticket," said Kettle. "If there's a row, I'm a bit useful in handling that sort of cattle myself."
From their position on the steps they could see what was not visible to the crowd beyond, the revolver that was pressed against the small of Crust's back. "Cover this man," whispered Percival to Malone. "Shoot if he opens his mouth." Malone's revolver was jammed against the "Portugee's" back, and Percival sprang back up the steps. Manuel Crust shot a look of surprise at Abel Landover.
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