`` No , '' I replied ; `` you know right well you would n't do the thing yourself -- neither you nor squire nor captain ; and no more will I. Silver trusted me ; I passed my word , and back I go . But , doctor , you did not let me finish . If they come to torture me , I might let slip a word of where the ship is , for I got the ship , part by luck and part by risking , and she lies in North Inlet , on the southern beach , and just below high water . At half tide she must be high and dry . '' `` The ship ! '' exclaimed the doctor . Rapidly I described to him my adventures , and he heard me out in silence . `` There is a kind of fate in this , '' he observed when I had done . `` Every step , it 's you that saves our lives ; and do you suppose by any chance that we are going to let you lose yours ? That would be a poor return , my boy . You found out the plot ; you found Ben Gunn -- the best deed that ever you did , or will do , though you live to ninety . Oh , by Jupiter , and talking of Ben Gunn ! Why , this is the mischief in person . Silver ! '' he cried . `` Silver ! I 'll give you a piece of advice , '' he continued as the cook drew near again ; `` do n't you be in any great hurry after that treasure . '' `` Why , sir , I do my possible , which that ai n't , '' said Silver . `` I can only , asking your pardon , save my life and the boy 's by seeking for that treasure ; and you may lay to that . '' `` Well , Silver , '' replied the doctor , `` if that is so , I 'll go one step further : look out for squalls when you find it . ''
`` Sir , '' XXXXX Silver , `` as between man and man , that 's too much and too little .
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