Harry ascended to the deck, and Captain Brandon followed. The latter began to point out and name various parts of the vessel, walking about with our hero. The sailors looked with some curiosity at Harry, but of course asked no questions. The mate, however, Mr. Hawkes, after speaking with Brandon about some matter connected with the vessel, asked, “Is that the cabin-boy?”
“Certainly,” said Brandon.
“He asks if you are the cabin-boy,” he said, after the mate had passed on. “It’s a good joke, isn’t it?”
“Yes,” said Harry, smiling.
“Now suppose we go into the cabin,” said Brandon.
“Thank you,” assented Harry.
Accordingly they descended into the ship’s cabin, which, though small, was very comfortable.
“Sit down, Raymond,” said the captain, setting the example.
On the cabin table was spread out a slight repast, consisting of sandwiches and ale.
“We’ll take a little lunch,” said Brandon. “It’s hungry work walking about the streets. You can eat a little something, I guess.”