When it was over everyone concerned was sworn to secrecy, and not a passenger on board that boat knew what had actually taken place.
As I said before, he is not the sort of chap anyone would credit with that sort of heroism.

I shan't tell you what he is like in other respects." "I probably know," said Molly.

"I came home on Captain Raglan's ship in the autumn." "What! You were on board ?" exclaimed Bertie.

"What a rum go! You will meet one or two old friends, then.

And the hero is probably known to you already, though I'm sure you have never taken him for such." "Oh, you're quite wrong!" laughed Molly.