“And you imagine the crew would believe this story if you told it to them?”
“I do if I added some further information I have obtained.”
“What is that?”
“The real fate of the crew of the Albatross.”
At these words a horrible pallor crossed Morris’ face.
There was a crash, and the light in the cabin went suddenly out.
A heavy blow seemed struck, and then the mate’s voice fell on Will’s hearing:
“He knows too much, Captain.”
“For our safety, yes. Ha! what’s that?”
There was a violent lurch of the ship as the Captain spoke.