That means that he's sole judge of everything here when this
boat is cruising. If you were here by the orders of both owners, Jack
Benson would fire you ashore for good, just the same, after you've balked
at the first order."
"Humph! I--"
Clang! Jangle! The signal bell was sounding.
"Shut up," ordered Eph Somers, briskly. "I've got the engine to run on
signal from the watch officer."
There followed a series of signals, first of all for stopping speed, then
for a brief reversing of engines. A moment later headway speed ahead was
ordered. So on Eph went through the series of orders until the "Farnum"
had been manoeuvred to her exact position. Then, from above, Captain Jack's
voice was heard, roaring in almost his usual tones:
"Turn out below, there, to help make fast!"
"Take the lever, Williamson," directed Eph. "Come along lively, Truax."
"Humph! Let Williamson go," grumbled Truax.
"You come along with me, my man!" roared Eph, his face blazing angrily.
"Hustle, too, or I'll report you to the captain for disobedience of
orders. Then you'll go ashore at express speed. Coming?"
Sam Truax appeared to wage a very brief battle within himself.
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