That Norman would be a candidate had been prominently stated.

For some few days not a word was spoken, even between the friends themselves, as to Tudor's intention.
On the Sunday they were as usual at Hampton, and then the subject was mooted by no less a person than Captain Cuttwater.
So you young gentlemen up in London are all going to be examined, are you ?' said he; 'what is it to be about?
Who's to be first lieutenant of the ship, is that it ?' 'Oh no,' said Alaric, 'nothing half so high as that.

Boatswain's mate would be nearer the mark.' 'And who is to be the successful man ?' 'Oh, Harry Norman, here.

He was far the first favourite in yesterday's betting.' And how do you stand yourself ?' said Uncle Bat.
'Oh! I'm only an outsider,' said Alaric.

'They put my name down just to swell the number, but I shall be scratched before the running begins.' 'Indeed he won't,' said Harry.