“Ain’t they going to plunder the brig?” said Master Peleg, when we came down; “I know where father’s dollars are,” and up he ran on deck.
I made a short remark upon the depravity of the boy, and then informed Captain Toplift of what he had told me.
“If you had told them, they would not have paid attention to you. The boat’s crew who came with the captain have told them that there is money on board, and all authority is now at an end.”
“Well,” replied I, “I believe that the boy has told the truth.”
“And what do you mean to do?”
“Remain below quietly, if I am allowed,” replied I.
“But I cannot,” said he; “they would throw me overboard.”
“Make as bad a fight of it as you can,” replied I.
“That I will,” said Captain Toplift, “and with so superior a force opposed, we cannot stand long. But I must tell you where you must be.”
“Where?” replied I.