"Next boat," he said, and as the first was lowered, and floated off in safety, the second was filled, and once more the coxswain looked for his orders. "Wait for the other," said the Captain, who was afraid to let his son go in the crowd which filled the second.
He gave the order, and waiting their opportunity, without any hurry, the second lieutenant contrived to lower this boat, so that, when the next wave came, she floated away into the thick mist.
The first lieutenant now saw to the manning of the last boat, and for the third time the coxswain looked in his Captain's face for his orders, but still they did not come.
The Captain glanced round, but there was nothing, save the breaking waves sweeping over the deck, and the fog shutting all in.
"Quick, sir, please," shouted the first lieutenant.
"Yes, go now, Jeffs," said the Captain hoarsely, and he bent down and kissed his boy.
"After you, sir," said the coxswain.
"Go, sir, instantly!" roared the Captain.
"What! and leave you here?" cried the man. "Not me. It's mut'ny, but I won't desert my Captain."
Captain Trevor caught him by the hand. "To save my boy, Jeffs," he said hoarsely. "Man, I cannot desert my ship."