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Updated: May 10, 2025
I'll get the boy, Captain, and let you see what you think of giving him over to the cook. By cuffs and knocks perhaps he can be developed into something useful." "Go ahead, Gray," answered the Captain. "And you, Redfox, want my nephew, of whom this small Chinaman makes me think." Then he added in a low tone: "Since our last talk I have thought the thing over. You are right. It cannot be otherwise.
If we can only avoid those coral reefs we shall be safe. Oh, that I was ever fool enough to listen to Redfox and steer for those accursed islands." These last words the Captain muttered under his breath, as he realized how quickly God's punishment was overtaking him.
Redfox was taken with fever, and in his delirium would trust no one to wait upon him. Constantly he cried "Water! water!" then would not take it when offered him. Willy gave him a glass and he threw it at his head screaming, "Poison! poison! The boy wants to poison me!" One morning he was gone.
I am sure I won't come down any more of a corpse than I did from the dome of the cathedral. I must obey this man. Let me go. You just see my guardian angel will take care of me." "Mr. Redfox, I tell you plainly it's a foolhardy game you are playing with that boy," said the helmsman earnestly.
"Who has been doing the foul play?" "Since you ask I'll tell you. You have. And as you let the water run out you can see to getting more to put in. Under no circumstances will I do it." "Well, Captain, what do you think of the fellow's impudence? I say he belongs in chains," cried Redfox in a rage. "Quite right. Insubordination on shipboard cannot be tolerated.
Since the rescue from the shipwreck he had been a different man. Redfox no longer held him in his power; drinking and gambling had no attractions for him and he turned away from "his bad angel" in disgust. His sins and frivolity he repented most sincerely, and with tears in his eyes, he said to the boys, "If only you and the rest can be saved I will give my life.
The waves washed over the deck; the sea was so rough that it was hard for an experienced seaman to make his way, and only those sure of foot and hand dared venture on the rigging. Nevertheless Redfox ordered Willy to climb the mainmast with him to help unfurl the sail at the very top.
You'll have to murder the boy and me right here; we'll not run our heads into any such trap. Heda! my little Chinaman, now is the time for your countrymen to defend themselves. The responsibility is mine," and with these words he threw himself upon Redfox who drew out his knife with a curse.
In the cabin Redfox, the first officer, and the Captain sat in earnest conversation. "Redfox, your wish is fulfilled. My nephew is on board, but, do you know, now that I have seen the boy he so much resembles my poor dear brother when he was his age I have not the heart to carry out our plan," said the Captain.
The boatswain sounded his pipe calling every sailor to his place and the Captain came on deck to give orders. On the left in the South Sea a wooded hill rose from the water, and quickly became larger, as the ship flew towards it like a bird. The Captain and Redfox stepped up to the wheel and the Captain said to Green, "We must heave to." "What? Heave to in such a fine breeze as this?
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