Then, giving the orders to slip the cable, and prepare to make sail, he turned to Gurr.
"I'll take your report directly, Mr Gurr," he said.

Then, very stiffly, "Take charge of the deck.

Mr Raystoke, follow me, sir, to my cabin." "Going to wig me," said the midshipman, as he followed his officer down into the cabin and shut the door.
"Now, sir," cried the lieutenant, turning upon him sharply, "have the goodness to explain your conduct.

Stop--not a word yet.

I entrusted you with an important commission.