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With some difficulty, with the assistance of Mr. Stoute, who, however, was not familiar with French nautical terms, Paul learned that Captain Schimmelpennink was much disturbed about the ultimate disposal of the "Wel tevreeden." According to maritime law, recognized by all countries, the captain, officers, and crew of the Josephine were entitled to salvage for saving the vessel.
The Josephine tripped her anchor, and, hugged by the steam-tug, stood down the river on her way to Rotterdam. Mr. Fluxion went below, and installed himself in the state-room vacated by Professor Hamblin. Mr. Stoute gave the vice-principal a hearty welcome; and it was soon evident that they were men who could cordially agree.
Winstock and Paul sat at one end of the section, and Mr. Stoute and Terrill at the other, while Mr. Lowington and Professor Hamblin occupied the middle seats. The two students were allowed to occupy the places at the windows, so that they could see the country which they passed through; for the principal deemed this as important for them as their lessons; in fact, it was a study of geography.
There was an apparent convulsion in the fat frame of Mr. Stoute, who was evidently struggling to suppress his mirth, or keep it within decent limits. "I am very sorry, sir," stammered Mr. Hamblin. "The letter is an imposition, sir.
Stoute unmoored himself, and made a dive at the life-line, where the captain was holding on; but, being rather clumsy in his obesity, he missed his aim, and was thrown into the scuppers. Mr. Cleats went to his assistance, and picked him up while he lay upon his back, with his legs and arms thrown up like a turtle trying to turn over. Mr.
"It is eight o'clock, and time for the recitations to commence," said Mr. Stoute, consulting his watch. "You must decide at once what you intend to do." "What shall I do?" asked Mr. Hamblin, who had become fully conscious that he had involved himself in another "unpleasantness," and that the powers that be, unmindful of his claims, would probably decide against him.
Hamblin, you are disgracing yourself," interposed Mr. Stoute. "The puppy!" gasped Mr. Hamblin. "He insulted me!" "Don't lower yourself in the eyes of your pupils by such undignified conduct." "Am I to be insulted by a boy?" replied Mr. Hamblin, breaking away from his associate. "Mr. Terrill, send Mr. Cleats and Mr.
The fat professor laughed, but the lean professor frowned. The jolly one knew just what the precise one wanted, but he waited patiently for the exordium. "Mr. Stoute, may I trouble you?" he began, after he had put himself in proper position. "Certainly, sir," replied the fat gentleman. "If this letter had been written in Greek or Latin, I could have read it," continued Mr.
Stoute shook his fat sides, laughing at the ire of his distinguished and learned associate. He was desirous of seeing his companion start for the ship in the approaching tempest, and he followed him on deck. "Captain Kendall," said Mr. Hamblin, sternly, as he walked up to the young commander, heedless of the rattling thunder and the flashing lightning.
The two professors sat in the state-room till the silence became painful, and till the anger of Mr. Hamblin had in a measure subsided. "I did not expect to see you take part with the boys, Mr. Stoute," said the learned gentleman, in a grieved tone. "If I take any part at all, I hope it will be on the right side," replied Mr. Stoute.
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