It's mut'ny, but I won't desert my Captain." Captain Trevor caught him by the hand.

"To save my boy, Jeffs," he said hoarsely.

"Man, I cannot desert my ship." The coxswain looked puzzled, and hesitated.
"Quick, man!" roared the Captain.

"Ah! too late!" For a tremendous wave struck the side of the "Flash," swept over her, and deluged the boat, hanging from the other side, with spray; and when the veil of foam fell, she had disappeared, and the three left on the bridge, were all that remained.
The Skipper had stood watching all, with a scared white lace, but he had not uttered a cry, for there were two people with him, in whom he had the firmest faith; and now, amidst the roaring of the waves, he stood, and listened to the angry scene which followed.
For Tom Jells had unfastened his life-belt.
"Put that on again, instantly!" cried the Captain.
"Can't, your honour.

You ain't got one." "You are a stronger and a better swimmer than I am, Jeffs.