He swore revenge, and said he would lay a plan to get the mate into the forecastle, and then square all accounts.

Robinson and another of the starboard watch, having no idea that Stetson could be enticed below, approved of the suggestion, and intimated that they would lend him a hand if necessary.

They did not KNOW Stetson! When the watch was called at four o'clock Allen did not make his appearance.

In about half an hour the voice of Stetson was heard at the forescuttle ordering him on deck.
"Ay, ay, sir," said Allen, "I am coming directly." "You had better do so," said the mate, "if you know when you are well off." "Ay, ay, sir!" Allen was sitting on a chest, dressed, but did not move.

I was lying in my berth attentive to the proceedings, as, I believe were all my watchmates.