"
"You stole the vessels after I ordered you to stop," muttered Captain
Rowly.
"Precisely so; but, being in a hurry just then, I hadn't time to stop,"
laughed Christy.
"Where are you going now? You knew I was on the deck of this schooner,
and you have brought me off here where I didn't want to come. I am not
used to the water, and I am afraid I shall get sea-sick," continued the
fat officer.
"Perhaps we may be able to provide a nurse for you if you are very
sick."
"Why don't you answer my question, and tell me where you are going?"
demanded the soldier.
"We are going out here a mile or two farther, just to take the air and
get up an appetite for breakfast."
"But I object!"
"Do you indeed?"
"And I protest!"
"Against what?"
"Against being carried off in this way. You knew I was on board of the
schooner."
"I confess that I did know you were on board, though I must add that it
was your own fault."
"I had a right on board of the vessel."
"I don't deny it. You have a sword at your side; but as you neglected to
use it, you will excuse me if I ask you to give it to me," added
Christy, reaching out for the weapon.
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