"He's a mutinous rebel. I can see it in his eye," pursued the captain.
"I have no doubt he would be if he had a good opportunity."
"Perhaps I shall give him one," said the captain, significantly.
"He's as strong as a bull," said the mate.
"Yes; the fellow has fists like sledge-hammers, but he may use them once too often. We will speak of that hereafter. Now what do you think of this robbery?"
"I suppose Antonio was the thief," said Randall, reluctantly.
"You think Sturdy's story is correct?"
"Yes; Antonio is a deep rascal, though of the two I hate Sturdy most."
"Did you suppose your nephew to be the thief before the latter told his story?"