We therefore joined in opinion, that we might take away the man.

His chest was accordingly put into our boat.

We jumped into it with our rowers, and he followed us, surrounded by the seamen, all of whom took an affectionate leave of him, and expressed their regret at parting.

Soon after this there was a general cry of "Will you take me too ?" from the deck; and such a sudden movement appeared there, that we were obliged to push off directly from the side, fearing that many would jump into our boat and go with us.
After having left the ship, Sheriff corroborated the desertion of the seamen from the Prince, as before related to me by Thompson.

He spoke also of the savage disposition of his late captain, which he had even dared to manifest though lying in an English port.