"You left me in command of the ship and I did my best with her.

I couldn't keep her afloat, and so I ran her up here on the beach, where, as you see, she is still habitable." "You're a good seaman, Peter," said the captain, hiding any surprise that he may have felt, "but you haven't obeyed my orders in full.

I expected you to keep the ship afloat, and you haven't done so." "That was too much to expect.

I see that you have two men with you.

Tell them to step forward where I can cover them as well as you with the muzzle of this pistol.