“He’ll not go!�
MacKeenon turned and stared forward. Saidee Isaacs had thrust herself through the curious passengers. She glided to Fay’s side and repeated her declaration:
“He’ll not go!�
“What—twa o’ them,â€� MacKeenon said softly.
“Twa suspects on one boat. Captain, A hae the honor of arresting them both. The lieutenant will show his authority from the Admiralty. It was signed only yesterday. A weary stretch of ocean we have come over. It was only by chance we held your course in the fog. A was on the point of requesting the officer to proceed to Stavanger.�
The captain saw no way out of the difficulty. He turned to Fay and said with salty vigor:
“Get your luggage and do as they request. I’ll report the matter to my government. England is mistress of these seas by the terms of the peace treaties. I can’t hold my boat any longer.�
“You’re a coward!� said Saidee Isaacs, stamping her foot on the deck. “This man has done nothing.�
“Weil! Weil!� MacKeenon chuckled. “Miss Isaacs has changed a wee bit since last A saw her. She was willing to help trap a cracksman and now she’s rounded on the Yard. A’y’l attend to her!�
The girl turned swiftly to Fay. “We have no luggage,� she said. “We’ll go! But never a word will we say. Remember, Chester, I will say nothing without you being present. Remember that!�