"Who's at the helm?"
"Schneider."
"He's one of the doubtful ones, and won't meddle as long as the thing is undecided. The second mate has the first watch to-night," I continued.
"Ay, ay," answered Baxter, deeply interested in my suggestion.
"At that time, the captain, mate, and the two passengers will be in their state-rooms. I believe in taking them there."
"But we have Gorro and Martino in the starboard watch. What shall we do with them?"
"We'll fix them," I replied. "Two of our stoutest hands must take care of them. I'm not much more than a boy, but I can handle one of them."
"Plucky!" said Baxter.
"Two more must take care of the three in the forecastle. We can fasten the door on them when we have got our own men out."
"Good! That will all work well," added Baxter.