"You were in command of the expedition, and the bosun was in charge of the second boat's crew.

I don't see how I am to blame." "But you led the men away, sir." "Not I, Mr Gurr.

I joined in the chase, and I tried to get the boys together, but they scattered everywhere." "But it really is awkward, Mr Raystoke, isn't it ?" "Horribly, sir.

Got anything to eat ?" "To eat?
No, my lad.

But--tut--tut--tut! I can't hear them anywhere." "Nor I, sir." "Well, we must not stand here.