He went on deck at once, had the log slate brought to him, and made some calculations, which resulted in an order to ring two bells, which meant "Stop her." Then he went to the ward room himself, and knocked at the doors of his two passengers.

Mr.Gilfleur and Christy sprang from their berths, and the two doors were opened at once.

No toilet was necessary, for both of them had lain down with their clothes on.
"Pray, who might you be ?" demanded the captain, laughing heartily when the detective showed himself in his new visage and dress.

"Can you inform me what has become of Mr.Gilfleur ?" "He has stepped out for a couple of days, and Monsieur Rubempre has taken his place," replied the detective.
"And who is this gentleman ?" asked Captain Chantor, turning to his other passenger, who was quite as much changed in appearance.
"Contrary to his usual custom, he does not claim to be a gentleman just now.

This is Christophe, my servant, employed as such only for a couple of days," answered Monsieur Rubempre.
"All right, Mr.Rubumper! Three bells have just been struck, and the watch are putting your boat into the water," continued the commander.
"I have directed the steward to fill your breaker with water, and put a small supply of provisions into the craft.