“Very well, captain. I am ready to follow wherever you lead.”
“I know that, Hugh. You have always been faithful to my brother and myself.”
“I always will be, captain,” said Hugh, with a look of loyal devotion.
“I know it. I am sure that we have no better friend than Hugh Humphries.”
“You only do me justice, captain. Will you forgive me if I say something?”
“Say what you please, Hugh.”
“What you have said of me is just, but I don’t think you can say it of all in the band.”
“Is there anyone whom you suspect?”
“I don’t take much stock in Peter Longman.”
“I am afraid you are suspicious, Hugh.”