Captain Roquez lay helpless on the floor. He knew that if he moved, the young captain of the Holland would run him through with that ugly-looking blade.
Oscar turned to look at Andy. The sight that met his gaze thrilled him with horror.
Canelli had obtained possession of the sword, and was on the point of running it through the young lieutenant's body.
"Stop!" cried Oscar. "Stop, or I will fire!"
"STOP OR I WILL FIRE!"
"Never! He shall die!" shrieked the Spanish sailor.
And he made a fierce lunge at Andy, intending to lay open his very heart.