The faces of Mr. and Mrs. Bertram beamed with joy at the good fortune of their son.
Within a week affairs had resumed their wonted serenity with the Bertram family.
Alan and Jack were compelled to visit Portland to attend the preliminary trial of Captain Morris.
It was expected that Will’s evidence would be required in the case, but Jack Marcy’s testimony was sufficient.
One evening they returned, and Will was informed that the case against Morris had been decided.
“He was found guilty of scuttling the ship,” Jack told him.
“What did they do with him?” asked Will.
“He was sent to the penitentiary for a long term of years.”
“And Parker?”
“He was released upon giving his testimony against Morris. The mate of the Golden Moose had disappeared. The three sailors were given light terms of imprisonment.”