"Are you sure of what you say ?" "Quite sure, sir; the noncommissioned officers are bound; it may begin at any moment." The ensign led the way to the captain's cabin, which he opened and entered without ceremony.
"What is it ?" the captain exclaimed.

The ensign said who he was, and Jack repeated his story.
"The dogs!" the captain said, "we will teach them a lesson.

Let me see, the second lieutenant is on duty; rouse all the other officers;" and he himself assisted them to do so.

In a minute or two they were gathered hastily attired, with sword and pistol, in the captain's cabin.
"Do you, Mr.Hartwell," the captain said, addressing the first lieutenant, "go below and rouse the boatswain and petty officers, and bid them get together all the men they can depend upon, arm them quietly, and be ready to rush on deck the instant a stir is heard forward among the soldiers.

Any man who disobeys orders, shoot him instantly.