But chiefly was the generous sentiment awakened by the conviction that the master-passion, and none of the usual inducements of a spy, had brought their enemy into this strait; and though clearly guilty in a technical point of view, that be was influenced by no pitiful wages, even allowing that he blended with the pursuit of his love some of the motives of his ordinary warfare.

All these considerations, coupled with the reluctance that seamen ever feel to having an execution in their ship, had entirely turned the tables; and there, where Raoul would have found so lately between two and three hundred active and formidable enemies, he might almost be said now to have as many sympathizing friends.
No wonder, then, that the preparations of the foretop-men were regarded with unfavorable eyes.

The unseen hand of authority, nevertheless, held all in restraint.

Cuffe himself did not dare to hesitate any longer.

The necessary orders were given, though with deep reluctance, and then the captain went below, as if to hide himself from human eyes.
The ten minutes that succeeded were minutes of intense concern.