"We are ready to return to our duty, sir, whether we are satisfied or not," added Raymond.
"O, you are?"
"Yes, sir."
"Well, as long as you are willing to do your duty, I suppose it does not matter whether you are satisfied or not."
Raymond made no reply, and could not help wondering that he had been so simple as to believe the principal would ask an explanation of mutineers.
"Are you willing to obey all orders?" continued Mr. Lowington.
"Yes, sir."
"And the others?"
"Yes, sir," replied Raymond's followers.
"Will you refrain from all communication with those in the steerage who still refuse to do duty?"