James Low was glad enough to creep below, and the threat did not disturb him in the least.
Anything was better than going about his work when he was scarcely able to stand erect.
Captain Richmond, with as much dignity as he could command, went to his own cabin, and left the field to Titcomb and Guy.
“What do you think of such a man as that?” said Titcomb, turning to Guy.
“I never felt so indignant in my life! He is not a man, but a brute! You saved the poor fellow, Mr. Titcomb.”
“Yes; and I mean to shield him from the captain’s malice hereafter, for he will undoubtedly try to do him a mischief.”
“What would you have done had the captain kicked him again?”
“What would I have done? Don’t ask me. I would have treated Captain Richmond worse than he treated James, regardless of consequences.”
CHAPTER XXVII
GUY AND THE CAPTAIN
A strong, resolute man makes himself respected. Abner Titcomb had asserted his manhood and faced the captain fearlessly.