There was not the faintest possibility of any entrance aft, except through assistance from this side.

As I returned to the cabin, Gunsaules came out of the Captain's room and crossed the deck.

At sight of me he stopped instantly, holding his tray in front of him.
"Gunsaules," I said, wasting no words, "you are to remain in this cabin until I give the word.

The lady here has a pistol, and orders to shoot if you attempt to either enter this passage, or approach the door of Manuel's stateroom." "Yes, Senor," his face like chalk, and his eyes rolling.
"How did you find Sanchez ?" "Sitting up in his bunk, Senor, and able to eat." "Does he know what is occurring on board ?" "No, Senor.

He questioned me, but I only told him everything was all right, so far." In my heart I believed the fellow deliberately lied, but there was no opportunity to question him further, for at that moment the door of the companion opened and a miscellaneous group of men thronged down the stairs.