Her sudden appearance had a curious effect, and calling upon several of the least mutinous to assist, she very pluckily made her way up to me.

Seizing the opportunity of an indecision that was for the moment evinced by the crowd, I shouted to the drummer boy to beat the drum.

In an instant the drum beat, and at the top of my voice I ordered the men to "fall in." It is curious how mechanically an order is obeyed if given at the right moment, even in the midst of mutiny.

Two thirds of the men fell in and formed in line, while the remainder retreated with the ringleader, Eesur, whom they led away, declaring that he was badly hurt.

The affair ended in my insisting upon all forming in line, and upon the ringleader being brought forward.
In this critical moment Mrs.Baker, with great tact, came forward and implored me to forgive him if he kissed my hand and begged for pardon.
This compromise completely won the men, who, although a few minutes before in open mutiny, now called upon their ringleader, Eesur, to apologize and all would be right.