"It is safe enough to leave him undisturbed at present with Cole on guard.

The first thing I need do is to satisfy those men.
I'll attend to that now, and then see to the proper securing of Sanchez." "Shall I remain here ?" "You told the man Cole what you heard ?" "Yes, I explained everything to him before I came on deck." "Then you are not needed in the cabin.

He is a reliable man.

Remain here with LeVere while I go forward, and watch that he does not attempt to go below." The fellows had not finished mess, but I felt the danger of further delay, and talked to them as they sat on deck, explaining briefly the entire situation, and the causes leading up to the mutiny.

I dealt with the matter in plain terms, making no apparent effort to influence them, yet forcibly compelling each individual to realize what would be the result of our recapture.