"This is the chap who set the Spitfire on fire."
"We know all about it," said Mr. Henshaw quietly. "For the present you three may consider yourselves under arrest."
"It's an outrage," cried Captain Hannock; but evidently his heart was not in the words.
"I'll risk it."
"You'll be sorry for it," put in Lowell, who was white with rage.
Mr. Henshaw paid no attention to him.
"Where shall we place them?" he asked of Captain Flagg.
"There is no place but an empty coal locker or two."
"That is good enough."
"Put me into a coal locker!" foamed the boatswain.