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Christy walked behind the detective in his capacity as servant. It was / soon evident to them that the ruffians gathered in the street meant / mischief. On the staff over their heads floated the flag of the United / States. Though Mr. Gilfleur was an alien, his companion was not. Of / course he knew that the islands were the resort of blockade-runners, / that they obtained their supplies from the two towns of Hamilton and St. / George's. This fact seemed to explain the occasion of the disturbance in / this particular locality.
"What does all this mean, Christophe? " asked M. Rubempre, falling back / to join Christy at the door of the consulate.