The captain's eyes were ready to drop out of his head; he positively could not take it in.

It had to be explained to him.
"But she is...

crazy." "I shall make suitable arrangements." "But...

how about your mother ?" "Well, she must do as she likes." "But will you take your wife to your house ?" "Perhaps so.

But that is absolutely nothing to do with you and no concern of yours." "No concern of mine!" cried the captain.