For the first time, perhaps, the young rascal began to believe that it was not possible to harm the lad he hated with all the intensity of his nature.
The engineer and his assistants grabbed Harris and held him, the former swearing savagely.

They dragged the fellow to his feet, but warned him to stand still.
Harris did so.

For the moment, at least, he was completely cowed.
A man was sent for the captain, with instructions to tell him just what occurred.

Of course the captain of the steamer was the only person who could order one of the men placed in irons.
The captain came in in a little while, and he listened in great amazement to the story of what had taken place.

His face was hard and grim.