Let us slip him quietly over without making any stir.
Saloo, remain you where you are; we won't need your help." This last speech was addressed to the Malay, and in his own language, which would not be understood by any other than himself.

The reason for laying the injunction upon him was, that he sat in the boat beyond the man deemed mad, and his coming across to the others might excite the latter, and bring about some vaguely dreaded crisis.
The silent Malay simply nodded an assent, showing no sign that he comprehended why his assistance was not desired.

For all that, he understood it, he too having observed the mental condition of the sailor.

Rising silently from their seats, and advancing toward the dead body, the captain and carpenter, as agreed upon, laid hold of and raised it up in their arms.

Even weak as both were, it was not much of a lift to them.