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vegus168win "What are those men doing aft, Mr. Byron?" demanded the first lieutenant, with some excitement in his manner. "They were very nearly on the quarter-deck, and they seemed to be very reluctant to go forward." CHAPTER XII A LESSON IN ORDINARY POLITENESS "I expect they have sent all the strong ones up to work on the fortifications." "The farce came to an end when you menaced me with death if I declined to sign the order you dictated, and the steward played the first scene in the tragedy. I am sure it was a farce up to that time," replied Christy. "Mr. Flint, have the prisoner put in irons, and remove him to the quarters of the men forward. Give him a berthsack and a blanket, and place a hand to stand guard over him." "Stand by!" added Mr. Pennant, who had been duly trained in boat service at an oar. "Give way together! No noise!"