“I think you have done all that a careful and vigilant officer could, De Forrest; and so far as I can see, you are free from blame,” replied Mr. Lowington.
The fourth lieutenant glanced at Norwood.
“Just what I said,” added the latter, in a low tone.
“If you made any mistake, it was in leaving your boat at the island,” continued the principal.
“Just exactly my sentiments,” whispered Norwood. “I don’t blame the fourth lieutenant, but I shouldn’t have done just as he did.”
“Where is that steamer bound?” asked Mr. Lowington of the pilot, who had not yet left the ship, and was really waiting to be invited to supper.
“To Christiania, sir,” replied the pilot, who, like all of his class on the coast of Norway, spoke a little English.
“Where does she stop next?”
“At Lillesand.”
“How far is that?”