The sailors had crowded around them, interested and spellbound at the strange meeting.
They listened intently as, at Alan’s request, Will began the story of his adventures.
As he told of Captain Stephen Morris more than one excited and angry ejaculation interrupted him.
“The scoundrel!”
“He knew we were alive!”
These and similar expressions broke from the sailors.
At last Will concluded his story.
As he did so Jack, Hugo and the boys entered the room.
A cheery welcome greeted the trusty old sailors who had so faithfully guarded their young charges.
A noisy scene ensued when the sailors discussed the actions of Captain Morris, whom they had believed to be dead.