No doubt Gascoyne's mate was against him; but the greater part of the crew were evidently in his favor, else why the secret manner in which he was deprived of his command?
No, no.

Depend upon it, the villain has got hold of his schooner and will keep it.

By a fortunate chance we have again met; I will see to it that we do not part without a close acquaintance.

Yet why he should throw himself into my very arms in this way, puzzles me.

Ha! I see his big gun amidships.