"No. I know you are not. Morton told me that you were obsessed by the belief that you've been the victim of some very cunning plot, and that you were drugged," said the captain. "Now, just forget all about it, and enjoy your trip!" he added good-humouredly.
"Ah! This person, Morton, has told you, has he? He told you so as to discredit me when I explained to you the truth," cried Durrant. "But what I have told you are the true facts."
"Oh, of course they are!" laughed the captain.
"But don't let us discuss it any more."
"Where did I come on board?"
"Why, at Hull, of course. Four days ago."
"At Hull!" gasped Gerald. "I have no recollections of ever having been in Hull."
"Neither have you any recollections of ever having been born, eh?" remarked Bowden, with biting sarcasm.
"Did Morton bring me on board?"
"Certainly."