His precious self was in danger.
"You put us ashore!" he shouted.

"You put us ashore right off, do you hear?
Don't stand there like a fool! Do something.

Do you want us to drown?
DO something!" Seth came to life.

His first speech was sharp and businesslike.
"Emeline," he said, "there's a lantern hanging up in the cabin.

Go light it and fetch it to me.