CAPTAIN. Yes?
GUY. You would count them carefully? Suppose, I mean, that one were missing. Would you take it very much to heart?
CAPTAIN. On the contrary, sir, I should be glad to see the whole lot go.
GUY. What, all of them? And go away with nothing to show for your night's work?
CAPTAIN. I don't regard this as a creditable night, Mr. Barlow. Your father was saying just now that the simplest way is to let them all escape. They will have had the scare of their lives and are not likely to forget the lesson.
RUTH (turning to Guy). Oh, if you would!
GUY (ignoring her). And what did you say?
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CAPTAIN. I agreed with him.
GUY. You're a man of heart, Captain. Only you would be cashiered.