“I’m going to the stern and take a look at the motor boat,” said Ralph.
“Maybe they won’t let you go to the stern,” said Andy.
“I’ll soon find out.”
“Ralph certainly has a right to look after his own boat,” put in Gif. “Gosh! these chaps are carrying things with a high hand,” he added, with a serious shake of his head.
“On the high seas a captain’s word is law,” said Fred. “So this fellow takes it for granted he can do as he pleases.”
“I wish a revenue cutter would show up,” came from Spouter.
“I guess we all wish that,” answered Jack, with a faint smile.
“Oh, if we could only have the whole crowd placed under arrest!” muttered Randy.
All of the boys walked toward the stern of the schooner, but speedily found themselves confronted by Captain Gilsen and Bill Ferguson. One of the sailors was now at the wheel.