However they kept out of my way, and I found no occasion to interfere with their diversions.

After Estada left the deck the majority amused themselves gambling, and as I had received no orders to interfere, I permitted the games to proceed.

Mendez interfered only once on occasion of a brief fight.

My only instructions from the Portuguese on his going below was to call him at once if a sail was sighted.

Apparently he was satisfied of my ability to command the deck.
No occasion to call him arose during my watch.