He certainly did so.

The stir and whispering redoubled.

Asaph, his mouth open, stared wildly down at Captain Cy.

The captain rose to his feet, then sank back again.

His listlessness was gone and, paying no attention to those about him, he gazed fixedly at Tad.
"Gentlemen," continued the speaker, "last night I had an experience that I shan't forget as long as I live.