CAPTAIN (nodding). The same as these on deck. Only look at them!
[The Sailors talk together excitedly and gesticulate wildly.]
COLUMBUS. Ah, if I could only give them my courage!
CAPTAIN. I fear for your life, Admiral, if the order is not given to return.
COLUMBUS. I cannot give it, Captain.
[The Sailors on deck are joined by others from below. They rush down upon Columbus.]
FIRST SAILOR (angrily). You must take us back to Spain, sir!
SECOND SAILOR. We'll not go farther, sir!
ALL SAILORS. Aye! Aye!
COLUMBUS. I'm sure we will soon find land—