But Ithuel had fallen into the hands of one who fell far short of the high qualities of the Admiral, while at the same time he kept clear of his more prominent weaknesses, and who _was_ brought within the sphere of the competition between the respective ships and their crews.
Winchester, of course, obeyed his orders.

He roused the master-at-arms from his hammock, and directed him to bring Ithuel Bolt to the quarter-deck.
"In consequence of what took place this morning," said the first lieutenant, in a voice loud enough to be heard by all near him, "Captain Cuffe has seen fit to order you to be released, Bolt, and turned to duty again.

You will know how to appreciate this leniency, and will serve with greater zeal than ever, I make no doubt.

Never forget that you have been with a yard-rope, as it might be, round your neck.

In the morning you will be stationed and berthed anew." Ithuel was too shrewd to answer.