We're goin' to wipe 'em out an' beach the ship.

Are you with us ?' Why, then I'd of shook hands with you, and that would end it.

But when you come whisperin' and insinuatin', sayin' nothin' straight from the shoulder, how'd I know you weren't sent by Henshaw to feel me out, eh?
How do any of you know the bos'n ain't feelin' you out for the skipper he's sailed with ten years ?" The circle shifted, loosened; half the men were facing Hovey with suspicious eyes.

They had not thought of this greater danger, and the bos'n was desperate in the crisis.
"Boys," he pleaded, "are you goin' to let one stranger ball up our game?
Are you goin' to start doubtin' me on his say-so ?" The men glanced from him to Harrigan.

Plainly they were deep in doubt, and the Irishman made his second masterful move.