Lieutenant Playdon, in command of the last party of sailors to quit the island, evidently expected Mir Jan to accompany them, but Anstruther explained that the man would await his return, some time in June or July.
Sir Arthur Deane found himself speculating on the cause of this extraordinary resolve, but, steadfast to his policy of avoiding controversial matters, said nothing.

A few words to the captain procured enough stores to keep the Mahommedan for six months at least, and whilst these were being landed, the question was raised how best to dispose of the Dyaks.
The commander wished to consult the convenience of his guests.
"If we go a little out of our way and land them in Borneo," he said, "they will be hanged without troubling you further.

If I take them to Singapore they will be tried on your evidence and sent to penal servitude.

Which is it to be ?" It was Iris who decided.
"I cannot bear to think of more lives being sacrificed," she protested.
"Perhaps if these men are treated mercifully and sent to their homes after some punishment their example may serve as a deterrent to others." So it was settled that way.

The anchor rattled up to its berth and the _Orient_ turned her head towards Singapore.