“What steamer is that?”
“The Ville d’Angers, towing the Tritonia.”
While this conversation was going on, the crew of the Josephine were getting out the second cutter; and, when it was lowered into the water, Mr. Pelham stepped on board. The boat pulled for the Tritonia, which had been cast off by the steamer, and had heaved to under the lee of the Josephine. The vice-principal boarded her, and was received by Capt. Wainwright, cap in hand.
“I am very glad to see you, Mr. Pelham,” said Wainwright, as they shook hands.
“I did not expect to see the Tritonia again till she arrived at Funchal,” replied the vice-principal.
“I am glad you have come, sir,” said Professor Primback in a severe tone. “I am sorry to be obliged to charge Wainwright with gross insubordination during your absence, Mr. Pelham.”
“I will hear your complaint at another time, Mr. Primback,” replied the vice-principal.
“I think it would be more proper to hear it at the present time,” added the professor. “I have suspended Wainwright and Scott from duty; and I wish to know whether or not my authority is to be sustained. No attention whatever has been paid to my directions. If you have any orders to give, you will please regard Greenwood as the captain, and Alexander as the first lieutenant.”
The professor then retired to the cabin.