Chapter 5, The Hildebrand Rarity, pages 168-182 Summary

The Wavekrest heads back with its booty, and Krest decides to have a celebration. He becomes drunk and even more obnoxious. Krest's violent tendencies rise toward the surface, and he seems to want to rile everyone around him: Bond, Fidele, and his wife. He tells Bond why England is no longer important in the world community, and Bond replies with a cutting jibe toward Americans. Krest seems to want to take out Bond's comments on his English wife.

Then, Krest begins riling Fidele, telling him how worthless his islands are and making snide comments about Fidele's family. Fidele seems to take it in stride. Bond is happy to be able to escape the unpleasant atmosphere, and he retires to the deck to spend the night. A few minutes later, Liz Krest follows Bond...