Shortly after the captain came on deck, Paul called his attention to the blood-stained sail and said: "This work has got to be stopped." The captain shrugged his shoulders.

"What can we do ?" "That's for you to say," answered Paul.

"You're in command here." "Well, I'll have to talk with Stanley when he turns out." At seven bells the order: "Pump ship, call the watch," was given.

The watch was called but failed to respond.

The sailor sent to call it again reported that port watch did not intend to turn out.