"He is missing."
"I am that Felix, sir."
"How did you get here?"
"I have passed my examination as mate, which entitles me to volunteer service, I hope to become a reserve officer through good behaviour."
"How do you expect to pay your way?"
"I have 3,400 marks."
"You have earned that much?"
"Yes, sir."
"Why did you not write to your parents?"
"I want to go home an officer in the Emperor's service. I did not write because I did not want my parents to know I was a common sailor. I don't want them to know until I return home an officer."