There are no limits on your liberty, but I would n't advise your going forward at present--not until the men understand the situation--they 're a hard lot." "Revolutionists ?" "Hell, no; plain New Orleans wharf rats, the scouring of the Seven Seas." "Who is first mate--the German ?" "Yes, Herman, a fine sailor; was with the Hamburg people until he had a wreck.

The Creole Broussard is second, and the two of them together could tame a cargo of wild-cats.

Is that all, Craig ?" "All at present." "Good night then; think this over, and we 'll have another talk tomorrow.

The third starboard stateroom is yours." I took his hand, feeling the sinewy grip of his lean, brown fingers, and turned to the door, cursing myself under my breath for a weakling, and yet utterly unable to perceive how I could choose otherwise.

The single lamp in the main cabin was turned low, only faintly illuminating the interior.