"What would you do without me in getting up a mutiny ?" "Who said anything about a mutiny ?" "I know you are thinking over something, and you don't mean to submit to the discipline of the ship, if you can help it." "Well, I can't help it." "There goes the boatswain's whistle, piping to muster," said Monroe.
"Confound the boatswain's whistle!" growled Shuffles.

"I don't like the idea of running every time he pipes." Very much to the surprise of his companions, Shuffles, his irritation increased by the conduct of Wilton, took no notice of the call, and went forward, instead of aft.

His companions, more wise and prudent, walked up to the hatch, which Mr.Lowington had just mounted.
"Groom, tell Shuffles to come aft," said the principal to one of the midshipmen.
The officer obeyed the order; Shuffles flatly refused to go aft.

Mr.
Lowington descended from his rostrum and went forward to enforce obedience.

This event created a profound sensation among the students.
"Shuffles," said Mr Lowington, sternly.
"Sir," replied the malcontent, in a surly tone.
"The boatswain piped the crew to muster." "I heard him." "You did not obey the call.