One of the parties, as they attempted to get into the Zephyr, was assaulted by the other, and a fight ensued, in which neither gained a victory.

Then a parley, and each party took one of the boats and pulled away from the island.

It was observed that Charles was no longer the coxswain.

He seemed to have lost the favor of his companions, and several of them were seen to kick and strike him.
The boats went in different directions--the Zephyr pulling towards Rippleton.

When her crew observed the party who were watching them from the shore, they commenced cheering lustily, and the coxswain, out of bravado, steered towards them.
"Who is he ?" asked Frank.
"It is Barney Ropes," replied Tony.