Part 5, Chapter 4 Summary

The next day Captain Segura comes to Wormold's house and meets with him. He tells Wormold he wants to have a word with him. At first he is nervous but Segura tells him there is nothing to worry about. He tells Wormold he has come to ask Wormold if he can marry Milly. Wormold is surprised and asks if Milly knows about this. Segura says she does not. He tells Wormold he has a large amount of savings, enough money to take care of Milly no matter what happens. He also has plans to get to Miami in the case of a revolution. Eventually Segura convinces Wormold to say yes if Milly agrees, though Wormold is confident she will never agree. Segura then says he has another matter he needs Wormold's help with and he asks him to come with him...