"What were Martino and Gorro to do?"
"They were to let us know, through the fore scuttle, when to come on deck."
"Did you give them any rum?"
"Yes; and they took more than enough. We could not keep them from drinking all they wanted."
"What were you to do after you came on deck?"
"All the men forward were too drunk to stand up, and we were to throw ourselves upon the officers, and get the vessel again."
"Did Waterford tell you to do this?" I asked, sharply, as I flourished the pistol.
"We haven't seen him before to-night for a week," he replied, evasively.
I knew this; but I was not satisfied.
"Did Waterford tell you to do this?" I repeated, earnestly.