“Then it will be to keep me company,” said the captain, “for I shall not stir.”
“Oh, well then, sir, I will take a run,” said Mr Gregory.
“You’ll go too, Morgan?”
“I should enjoy it much, sir,” said the second-mate.
“All right, then. I’ll have the gig lowered and manned. The sooner you are off the better.”
“We shall want a man or two to carry the bags,” said Mr Gregory. “I’ll have Small.”
“And I’ll have Widgeon,” said Mr Morgan, “in case we find ducks.”
“I’ll have Bruff,” said Mark to himself.
“Look here,” said the captain; “this island seems to be uninhabited, and it may be a foolish precaution, but I should take it. The crew will have pistols, and I should advise you all to take your revolvers.”
“Hot enough carrying our guns,” said the first-mate.