Cahusac exploded in fury.
"Ah, sangdieu! Tu ris, animal?
You laugh! Tell me this: How do we get out again unless we accept the terms of Monsieur the Admiral of Spain ?" From the buccaneers at the foot of the steps came an angry rumble of approval.

The single eye of the gigantic Wolverstone rolled terribly, and he clenched his great fists as if to strike the Frenchman, who was exposing them to mutiny.

But Cahusac was not daunted.

The mood of the men enheartened him.
"You think, perhaps, this your Captain Blood is the good God.

That he can make miracles, eh?
He is ridiculous, you know, this Captain Blood; with his grand air and his...." He checked.