"Ashore, sir."
"Where's the whole blessed crew, anyway?"
"Ashore, sir."
"Who the h—ll's left on the ship?"
"Me, sir."
Captain Seagrave seemed inclined to burst with wrath, he changed his mind and roared with laughter.
"So you are in charge, Billy?"
"Yes, sir."
"Any report to make?"
"Yes, sir."