One of the party, who had also had some experience, said:
“The lad is right.”
The captain answered:
“I reckon I know my business.”
Ike stood a moment and then asked:
“Gentlemen, have you hired this boat?”
The answer came, “Yes.”
“Then take my advice; take command of her or this man will run you to certain death. He’s lost his head.”
The party was composed of a number of intelligent and resolute men and one of them said:
“Here, captain, face her about.”