As for eating, however, that was not easy to a man in his position; nor did Blood press him.

The Captain, himself, fell to with a good appetite.
But before he was midway through the meal came Hayton to inform him that Lord Julian Wade had just come aboard, and was asking to see him instantly.
"I was expecting him," said Blood.

"Fetch him in." Lord Julian came.

He was very stem and dignified.

His eyes took in the situation at a glance, as Captain Blood rose to greet him.
"It's mighty friendly of you to have joined us, my lord." "Captain Blood," said his lordship with asperity, "I find your humour a little forced.