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It could be seen that Mr. Jenkins was not pleased with this decision, but he was too good a sailor to find fault with the commands of his superior officer.

He entered his cabin, reappeared a moment later with bulging pockets, and went toward the companion-ladder, stopping there only long enough to say:

“You will not be needed on deck, captain. I’ll answer for that crowd until daylight.”

“It can do no harm to take excessive precautions, more especially when they involve nothing more serious than the loss of sleep. If you see the slightest sign of trouble, call me.”

The mate went out into the gloom, and Captain Mansfield said to the boys:

“There is no particular reason why you should be frightened, but, at the same time, it is well to be prepared for any emergency. Keep your revolvers where they can be used at a moment’s notice, but do not make any move toward using them without an express command from me to that effect.”

“Do you think the men will attempt to seize the schooner?” Gil asked, in a tremulous voice.