Chapter Eleven of "Kidnapped"

Eventually, those in hiding send Riach to talk to Davie and Alan. Riach brings news that the captain would like to speak with them. Alan agrees but is cautious. They talk about what to do with Alan and where to drop him off. Alan insists that they return him to his country, France, in return for sixty guineas. The captain debates with him for a while before finally agreeing to turn around. Davie and Alan then trade a bottle of ale for two buckets of water, sealing the deal.