The ball-room was a long apartment, under the forecastle, called the forward cabin. It was illuminated by a number of lamps, which "shone o'er fair women and brave men" assembled to enjoy that "scene of revelry by night."
"Look at Moses!" said Tom Seddon.
"The young man seems to be greatly terrified," said the Professor.
"He is like one under an optical illusion," said Toney.
"Moses believes he is now in the presence of more than a dozen beautiful women," said Tom.
"And has shrunk timidly in a corner to avoid the observation of the enemy," said Toney.
"He has attracted the attention of a young maiden who has fixed her bright glances on him, as if meditating mischief," said the Professor.
"She is a bold girl," said Toney.
"Strangely forgetful of the obvious rules of propriety!" said the Professor.