He rushed aft to the companion leading to the captain's cabin and called on him to surrender.
"Go away!" answered a very ill-tempered voice from below.
"But, sir, consider.

Your ship is in our hands--" "Then come and take it." "-- Your gallant officers have surrendered.

You have behaved like a hero and there is not one of your enemies but honours you.

Monsieur, it is magnificent--but come out!" "I shan't." "Monsieur, even this noble obstinacy extorts my veneration; but permit me to inquire: How can you help it ?" "Very simply, sir.

Time is of no concern to me.