Brander explained: "I had him forward, watching for breakers. He saw them, and yelled, and when no one heard he raced to give the word...."
Faith nodded. "Yes; he was gripping for the wheel to swing it down, even when Noll...."
Dan'l swung to Brander. "You're over quick to come between me and the men, Mr. Brander," he said harshly. "Best mend that."
"I'll not see Mauger smashed for no fault," Brander told him steadily. Dan'l took a step nearer the other.
"You'll understand, I'm master here, now."
There was battle in Brander's eyes. Men's blood was hot that morning.... But Faith stepped between. "Dan'l. Noll's gone. First thing is to get the Sally free."
Dan'l still eyed Brander for a moment; then he drew back, swung away, looked around. The island they had struck was barely visible through the drifting rain.... He said: "This is not where we headed."
"You know this place?"
"No."
"Then we'll get clear as quick as may be."