The first lieutenant, Judson, knowing the influence of Scott among the crew, went to him the moment he came on board, to present the claims of the regular ticket.
"I'm a Cantwell man," replied Scott.
"It's no use to go for him; he can't be elected," said Judson.
"Who knows?" added Scott.
"We have had a meeting in the cabin, and have regularly nominated a ticket."
"Probably it didn't occur to you that the crew had any right to meddle with the matter."
"Yes; we considered the subject; but we hadn't time to call a meeting of the whole ship's company."
"Time is short," laughed Scott.
"If the fellows in the steerage wish it, perhaps we can put Cantwell on the regular ticket as fourth lieutenant, instead of Murray."