"I am afraid he would be unhappy."
"I never knew you to take such a liking to a boy before."
"I never have. Indeed, I have seldom met any. All my dealings have been with men. But, Hugh, we must lose no time. We must try to rescue John, if possible. It is no more than he would do for me, if our cases were reversed."
"Very well, captain. I am ready to follow wherever you lead."
"I know that, Hugh. You have always been faithful to my brother and myself."
"I always will be, captain," said Hugh, with a look of loyal devotion.
"I know it. I am sure that we have no better friend than Hugh Humphries."
"You only do me justice, captain. Will you forgive me if I say something?"
"Say what you please, Hugh."
"What you have said of me is just, but I don't think you can say it of all in the band."