"After what I've told you that he has done?
After his sinking of the Royal Mary? After his treatment of me -
of us?" Lord Julian protested indignantly.
"I am not in the service of England, or of any nation, sir. And I
am not concerned with any wrongs her flag may suffer."
His lordship recoiled before the furious glance that blazed at him
out of Blood's haggard face. But the passion faded as swiftly as
it had arisen. It was in a level voice that the Captain added:
"If you'll escort Miss Bishop aboard my ship, I shall be obliged to
you. I beg that you'll make haste. We are about to scuttle this
hulk."
He turned slowly to depart. But again Lord Julian interposed.
Containing his indignant amazement, his lordship delivered himself
coldly. "Captain Blood, you disappoint me. I had hopes of great
things for you."
"Go to the devil," said Captain Blood, turning on his heel, and
so departed.
CHAPTER XX
THIEF AND PIRATE
Captain Blood paced the poop of his ship alone in the tepid dusk,
and the growing golden radiance of the great poop lantern in which
a seaman had just lighted the three lamps.
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