8/13 "I will pay a small deposit now, and you will, of course, have the balance as soon as we get back. This is without prejudice to any action I may bring against you later on." "Oh, indeed," said the other, raising his eyebrows. "We don't take passengers." "I am here against my will," said Captain Nu-gent, "and I demand the treatment due to my position." "If I had treated you properly," said Captain Hardy, "I should have put you in irons for knocking down my second officer. I know nothing about you or your position. You're a stowaway, and you must do the best you can in the circumstances." "Are you going to give me a cabin ?" demanded the other, menacingly. |