A minute or so later, he beckoned to his captives. The Sub and his companion descended the poop ladder and approached the pirate skipper.
"I can't have idlers on board this craft," said Captain Cain abruptly. "From now you will form part of the starboard watch, and stand your tricks like the rest of the hands. Understand that?"
"Very good," replied the Sub coldly. "In the circumstances, we have no option. We are willing, under compulsion, to do our part towards working the ship, but in no case will we bear a hand at any work of piracy."
"We'll see about that," retorted Captain Cain, with a sneering laugh. "Now, go and report to Mr. Barnard, the bo'sun. Tell him you're placed in the starboard watch."
Without replying, the two chums turned and went to carry out the captain's orders. Purposely they omitted the salute. They expected to be recalled and made to give it; but Captain Cain feigned to take no notice of the omission.
"I'll break their spirits yet!" he mused.
But Broadmayne and Vyse thought otherwise.