He waited longer, and through the glass saw Guy and his companions plunge into the forest.
Then he called the mate, and gave him an order which was received with intense astonishment.
“Surely, Captain Richmond,” he said, “you are not in earnest!”
“Mr. Forbush,” said the captain, sternly, “I’ll thank you not to question my orders.”
“But, Captain Richmond, you are surely not going to put out to sea, leaving your three passengers on the island!”
“That is just what I am going to do,” said the captain, with an oath.
“But, sir——”
“Do you understand, Mr. Forbush, that I am the captain of this vessel?”
“I understand my business, and I don’t choose to have my orders questioned.”