"You're going to get yourself into a whole lot of trouble!" ejaculated Nelson to the captain.
"You clear out!"
"Not much—not until I've caught that thief."
As quickly as he could, our hero ran toward the ship and clambered aboard after Darnley. For the moment he had lost sight of the bully, but now he saw him peering out from behind the mainmast. At once a chase ensued.
"OUR HERO RAN TOWARD THE SHIP AND CLAMBERED ABOARD."
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In the meantime Captain Grabon came on board, and going quickly to his mate, he ordered the lines flung off and the boat towed out into the stream.
Around and around the deck flew Darnley, with Nelson after him. Then the bully leaped down the companion-way steps and into the cabin. Undaunted, our hero followed, and presently the pair found themselves at the end of a narrow passageway.
"Now I've got you!" panted Nelson. "You shan't get away from me again."