"Tell you what?"
"Where the vessel is going."
"Going to sea," answered the head steward, good-naturedly; for he rather enjoyed the perplexity of the crew.
"Is there any secret about the ship's destination?"
"You must ask Mr. Fluxion. He is on the quarterdeck, and I dare say he will be very happy to give you any information he thinks it is proper for you to have."
Mr. Briskett, having taken his long look ahead, turned on his heel, and went aft again.
"Where are we going, Mr. Bitts?" said Herman, to the carpenter, who had been within hearing during the dialogue with the head steward.
"Going to sea."
"Yes; but where are we bound?"
"Bound to sea."