“Let me alone!” he shouted. “Do you think I am going to stand idle while an innocent girl is put to death!”
Again Jack took his friend by the arm.
“Stop! Think what you are about!” he commanded.
“I know what I’m about!” cried Frank angrily. “Let me go!”
“Not by a long shot!” exclaimed Jack, “If I have to hold you I will!”
“Mr. Chadwick!” commanded Lord Hastings, “I am commander of this vessel, and I order you to go to your quarters at once!”
“And I refuse!” cried the lad.
“What! You disobey your commander!” exclaimed Jack.
“Yes,” replied Frank, “when it means the death of an innocent girl. And I am surprised to see you stand by idly!”
“I haven’t lost my senses,” said Jack.