Scott was not pleased with Paul's success.

He grew more sullen every day.

Several tunes be tried to resume his position as chief diver, but his strength was not equal to the strain, and Paul gladly took his place, which only made Scott furious.

The abuse and curses he heaped upon captain and crew would have resulted in something serious only for Paul.

The captain wanted to maroon the growler, that is, to place him on an island with some provisions and sail away.