"Put him ashore the first time that we come within reach of land," suggested Harvey.
"We will," said Harkaway, "if that is the general wish."
"It is."
It was put to the vote and found that everybody, without a single exception, was desirous of seeing the back of Hunston.
Who can wonder?
None.
"Well, well," said old Jack, "that is agreed upon. And now, Emily, my dear, I hope that your mind is at rest."
"Almost."
"What! doesn't that satisfy you yet?"
"For the present; but I shall be all the more satisfied when he is really out of the place altogether, for he is a regular nightmare to me."