She was blushing and smiling too, in a way pretty to see, though it spoilt the effect of Stroke's statement.
The first thing Stroke did was to give up his sword to Tommy and to apologize for its being an umbrella on account of the unsettled state of the weather, and then Corp led three cheers, the captain alone declining to join in, for he had an uneasy feeling that he was being ridiculed.
"But I thought there were five of you," Mr.McLean said; "where is the fifth ?" "You ken best," replied Tommy, sulkily, and sulky he remained throughout the scene, because he knew he was not the chief figure in it.

Having this knowledge to depress him, it is to his credit that he bore himself with dignity throughout, keeping his crew so well in hand that they dared not give expression to their natural emotions.
"As you are aware, Mr.Sandys," McLean began solemnly, "I have come here to sue for pardon.

It is not yours to give, you reply, the Queen alone can pardon, and I grant it; but, sir, is it not well known to all of us that you can get anything out of her you like ?" Tommy's eyes roved suspiciously, but the suppliant proceeded in the same tone.

"What are my offences?
The first is that I have been bearing arms (unwittingly) against the Throne; the second, that I have brought trouble to the lady by my side, who has the proud privilege of calling you her friend.

But, Sandys, such amends as can come from an erring man I now offer to make most contritely.