"But he says you robbed him of fifteen hundred dollars."
"I took what was my own," I replied, explaining my relations with the mate.
"You have a right to your own property wherever you find it," said Captain York.
"There are two things on board that will give us more trouble than our prisoners," I continued.
"What are they?"
"The rum and the money."
"That's so," replied the captain, emphatically.
"Sanderson says he will not drink another drop until this cruise is up."
"I am afraid they will all drink if they get a chance."
"It will be well to keep them out of temptation as much as possible," I replied. "Did you help stow the vessel?"