He took Jack Creamer up to the quarterdeck, and there waited for Captain Decatur's attention.
The captain turned and saw the two, and in his cheery voice asked:
"What is wanting now, Jack?"
The boy saluted, and in a quivering voice replied:
"Commodore, will you please to have my name put down on the muster roll?"
"Why, what for, my lad? You are far better as you are."
Jack had grown bold.
He pointed to the British ship, which was almost within gunshot range, and replied:
"So that I can draw my share of the prize money, commodore, when we take that Britisher."
"Your name shall be entered, Jack."