Hitherto I have been proud of the good behaviour of my crew, and I should be sorry indeed to hear that there was any row ashore between you and the Phantom's men.

They at least have nothing to boast of.

They have won the Cup, but we have won the honour.

We have shown ourselves the better yacht, and should have beaten them by something like a mile, if it had not been for this accident.

Therefore it is my express wish and order that you do not show your natural disappointment on shore.