"I had a right to reply." The man uttered these words with such insolence that West, who was generally so self-restrained, was about to give free vent to his wrath, when Captain Len Guy, stopping him by a motion of his hand, said quietly,-- "Be calm, Jem.

Nothing can be done unless we are all agreed.

What is your opinion, Hurtiguerly ?" "It is very clear, captain," replied the boatswain.

"I will obey your orders, whatever they may be! It is our duty not to forsake William Guy and the others so long as any chance of saving them remains." The boatswain paused for a moment, while several of the sailors gave unequivocal signs of approbation.
"As for what concerns Arthur Pym--" "There is no question of Arthur Pym," struck in the captain, "but only of my brother William and his companions." I saw at this moment that Dirk Peters was about to protest, and caught hold of his arm.

He shook with anger, but kept silence.
The captain continued his questioning of the men, desiring to know by name all those upon whom he might reckon.