Dyck saw Ferens speak to Richard Parker after the men had been in conference with Parker and the Delegates, and then turn towards himself.

Richard Parker came to him.
"We are fellow countrymen," he said genially.

"I know your history.
We are out to make the navy better--to get the men their rights.

I understand you are with us ?" Dyck bowed.

"I will do all possible to get reforms in wages and food put through, sir." "That's good," said Parker.