When the room was ready he went on deck, and reported the fact to the principal.
"Shuffles, our discipline has always been of the mildest character," said Mr.Lowington, breaking the impressive silence which reigned on deck.

"I regret to be compelled to resort to force in any form; even now I would avoid it." "You needn't, on my account," replied Shuffles, shaking his head.

"You have done your worst already." "Mr.Peaks, take him below, lock him up in the brig, and bring the key to me." The manacled rebel made another effort to resist, but the stout sailors easily handled him, and bore him down into the steerage.

He was thrust into the brig, ironed as he was, and the door locked upon him.

Shuffles glanced at the interior of the prison, and broke out into a contemptuous laugh.