“By Jove!” said he, “you’re right. I never heard of anything more wonderful.”
Harry could not tell from the expression of his face whether he considered the news good or not.
“Go and wake up the rest, Harry,” he said. “They will be surprised, too.”
It is needless to say that the news produced surprise and excitement. All hurried to the edge of the bluff.
“Will they come on shore, do you think?” asked Harry of the mate.
“They will have to; but I shall at once go out to the ship and report to my superior officer. You and Jack may go with me.”
It is needless to say that both boys were very glad to accept this invitation. The rest of the party remained on shore and watched the boat’s course.
“What will be the issue of this, Mr. Stubbs?” asked the professor, thoughtfully.
“I am afraid there will be friction. The captain is a natural despot, and he will undertake to control us.”
“He can have no authority after the ship is wrecked.”