Captain Orlov brought one chest to shore with beads in it. However, the iron spearheads were still on his ship. He said they would return to shore with it after loading the otter pelts. Why did Captain Orlov say they must load the pelts first? (Use the RA

Orlov used the excuse that he had to load the pelts before a storm arrived. In reality, he had no intention of fulfilling his part of the bargain.

'The rest of the pelts must stay here,' he said, facing Captain Orlov, 'until the chests are brought.'
The Russian drew himself up stiffly and pointed to the clouds that were blowing in towards the island.
'I load the ship before the storm arrives,' he said.