Resuming his oar, he ordered his crew to give way together.

Then law and order appealed to be at a discount, for the eight oarsmen in the first cutter were not a match, even in the cause of discipline, against the fourteen in the barge and third cutter.
Shuffles did not give it up, notwithstanding the great odds against him.

Letting out the stern line far enough to allow space for a new manoeuvre, he directed the starboard oarsmen to lay on their oars, while those on the port side pulled the boat round.

Then all gave way together, and the barge was dragged round sideways, until her oars fouled with those of Monroe's boat.

At this stage of the exciting proceedings the second cutter came up with the principal.
Mr.Fluxion sat in the stern-sheets, shaking his sides with laughter at the singular contest which was going on; but Mr.Lowington, though evidently amused, maintained his gravity, and was as dignified as usual.
The appearance of the principal ended the struggle.