Does that help any ?" "Ah-h," whispered the Jap and drew in his breath sharply with delight.
"I might start the boys--I might turn them loose on the ship," went on Hovey, "but the time ain't come yet for that.

We're too far from the coast.

Whatever happens, Kamasura, can you promise me to keep your face shut about the mutiny ?" "Yes-s." "Even if they was to tie you up an' feed you the lash?
Henshaw's equal to that." Kamasura stammered, hesitated.
"Don't make no mistake," said Hovey fiercely, "because we'll be standin' close, some of us, an' the first tune you open your damned mouth, we'll bash your head in.

Get me ?" The entrance of Eric Borgson made it impossible for the Jap to answer with words, but his eyes were eloquent with promise.

Hovey started back for the forecastle; he had much to say to the sailors, and thereafter life on the Heron would be equally dangerous for both Harrigan and McTee.
The two, in the meantime, were making their way aft shoulder to shoulder.