He had had a fine dinner, and felt in the best of spirits, despite the disagreeable task before him.

He did not doubt for a moment but that Captain Putnam would side with him and condemn the actions of Jasper Grinder.
He was still out of sight of the Hall when he saw Peleg Snuggers riding toward him in the captain's cutter.
"Is that you, Master Rover!" sang out the man of all work.

"Where are your brothers ?" "Safe, Snuggers.

Has the captain got back ?" "Yes--got in a couple of hours ago." "Has he said anything about our going away ?" "Said anything?
Just guess he has.

Why, the whole school is so upset nobody knows what he is doing.