Dan went out on the spar deck where he changed his clothes abaft of the second stack.
While he was thus engaged, the executive officer reported to his superior officer. The two officers were engaged in conversation for some moments.
"See that the master-at-arms is informed immediately of my wishes. I am sending Davis because I wish him to have the experience."
"Are the men to carry arms, sir?"
"Yes."
"Has authority been obtained from the local authorities, sir?"
"Yes; that has been arranged for, in case we found it necessary to land a patrol."
"Very good, sir. Shall I send Davis to you?"
"I already have ordered him to report. See that the master-at-arms has everything arranged at once. I desire to get away from here to-day if possible."
"Aye, aye, sir."