"Of course the watchmen of this boat watch."
As Hugh said this the cub pilot came from the captain's room with some word to Gilmore, who, though yearning to stay, left him and Ned and hastened back to the texas.
Meantime the senator: "I should hope so, sir. I hope every one on watch watches, sir."
"They do. And so we know that you and the general know, perfectly, that the same men who want those three released want Mr. Gilmore put ashore. Is that your wish, too?"
"It is, sssir," put in the general while the senator did some rapid thinking. Now he too replied:
"Mm—no, sir, it is not. And yet—yes, sir, it is."
"Then you would advise us to do that also?"
"I would advise you to do that also."
"Why?"
"Good Lord! my young friend, to save you! you, your father, grandfather, boats, all, and Mr. Gilmore himself!"