To this party Federigo had attached himself.
Salve stood alone.

The Americans and Irish had at first reckoned upon having him with them, but had gradually turned against him.

They had taken offence at his apparent disinclination to associate with them more than he could help.

He seemed to think himself too good for them; and in addition to that, the seaman-like qualities which he displayed made them dislike him out of envy.

But their hostility was perhaps mainly due to the boatswain, who encouraged the idea among the rest of the crew that he was favoured by the officers.