The Crew stand by Phil.
"You will?" roared the mate.
"We are all in the same boat, sir."
"You would all have done very well, if his cant hadn't spoiled you. I know him, and I'll put him in irons. Shove him out here and I will pass over what you have done."
"No, sir; we won't give him up," answered Sanderson, decidedly.
"Then you will take the consequences."
"We are willing, sir."
The mate rolled up his sleeves, and glanced at his supporters, as though he intended to make an assault upon the refractory crew; but at this moment the captain and the two passengers spoke to him, and they went aft together.