The launch was not stoned again.
It is a mistaken though general impression of "Fighting Bob" that he is simply a headlong and reckless fighter.

Such is far from being the case, for he is deliberate, thoughtful and tactful.

He is a fine scholar, possesses a thorough knowledge of international law and is simply resolute in protecting the rights of himself and countrymen.

This was proven by his conduct when in charge of the American fleet in the Bering Sea, placed there to prevent the illegal killing of seals.

There was a good deal of friction at that time between this country and England and had Captain Evans been the reckless "scrapper" that many supposed he could not have failed to involve us in trouble with that country.