"I won't. Massy sake! What are we comin' to?"
"Don't be alarmed; we will take care of these villains before we have done with them," added Ethan.
"Hush! There's some one coming," said one of the girls; and the heavy tread of a man was heard on the deck above them.
Ethan and Lawry had only time to crawl into one of the berths, where Mrs. Light covered them with bedclothes, before Flint came down into the cabin.
"See here; we haven't been to supper, and we want some," said the ruffian, as he descended the steps.
"What are you goin' to do with us?" demanded Mrs. Light.
"Don't be scart; we won't hurt you," replied Flint.
"But where you goin'?"
"Up to Whitehall. When we get there, you can go where you please. Now, get us some supper; the best there is on board—beefsteak and coffee."
"Well, I suppose I can get you some supper; but I don't like such carryin's on," replied Mrs. Light.