"It's a truism that recent converts are the most zealous...yet it's very clear that you've maintained a commendable enthusiasm despite the length of your conversion.  I suppose the remunerative rewards of adventuring help keep the moral underpinnings of your personal crusade fresh in your mind."<br/><br/>His brow crinkles somewhat at Jo's wanderings and the loss of her bear, but leaves it be.  "So, what we must do, if we wish to develop a joint venture, is to develop a plan of action.  We should locate a suitable site for exploration, determine the probable length of the journey, lay in supplies & prepare a plan of watches, travel & other appropriate logistical concerns, and ensure we can easily return to the Turtle when we are finished."<br/><br/>His fingers drum rhythmically on the table as he eats the stew thoughtfully.  "I also suggest we draw up a - no offense to the ladies - Gentleman Adventurer's contract, making explicit beforehand the method of division we will use for any treasures recovered."