human
When I was informed that McDougal had directed the hose-pipe at Mr. Hamblin, said Paul,
gpt
I decided to make an example of him; for I had a hint that the students intended to annoy the senior professor, and this was the third time something had happened to him. I was satisfied that the act was done on purpose, though I could not prove it.
human
It was not done on purpose, interposed Mr. Hamblin, wrathfully.
gpt
McDougal, on his knees--
human
You will be kind enough not to interrupt Captain Kendall,
gpt
I decided to send him on board of the ship, and directed the second lieutenant to report the circumstances to you. Before the boat had shoved off, Mr. Hamblin called me aside, and objected to my action. He said the affair was personal with him, and he was surprised that I had interfered with it. I replied that the matter affected the discipline of the crew, and that I should send McDougal on board of the ship. He was angry then, spoke of my lack of judgment, and said the boy should not be sent to the ship. I told him then, as decidedly as I knew how, that I commanded the vessel.
human
Yes, sir; that _he_ commanded the vessel!
gpt
Go on, Captain Kendall,
human
He used some strong language then, and I told him I had nothing more to say. As I was walking away, he told me to stop, and called me a puppy. He repeated the expression, and then I sent for Mr. Cleats and Mr. Gage. They came, and I informed Mr. Hamblin that if he applied another offensive epithet to me, I would send him on board the ship in irons.
gpt
Yes, sir! send _me_ to the ship in irons! Could you have conceived of such an indignity? exclaimed the professor.
human
Am I a common sailor? Am I a servant? Am I a student? or am I the senior professor of the consort?
gpt
Did you speak to Captain Kendall of his lack of judgment, Mr. Hamblin?
human
I did, most assuredly; and I am free to say that a child would have exhibited more judgment than he did,
gpt
Did you say that McDougal should not be sent on board of the ship?
human
I did; it was an outrage upon the boy after he had begged my pardon with his knees on the wet deck; and it was an outrage upon me, who had forgiven his offence.
gpt
Did you call Captain Kendall a puppy on the quarter-deck of the Josephine?
human
I don't know whether it was on the quarter-deck or the half-deck.
gpt
Oblige me by answering my question.
human
Perhaps I did,
gpt
I must ask you either to affirm or deny that portion of Captain Kendall's complaint.
human
If I did, it was because I had been snubbed and insulted by a pupil.
gpt
You do not answer me, sir.
human
I did; and I am willing to acknowledge it was highly improper; but I was--
gpt
It is not necessary to explain it, interposed Mr, Lowington.
human
I desire now only to obtain the facts. You applied this epithet twice to Captain Kendall--did you?
gpt
Possibly I did. I was much excited.
human
Affirm or deny it, if you please.
gpt
I will grant that I did, though I do not now distinctly remember. It was wrong for me to use such language under any circumstances, but I have not been in the habit of being snubbed by my pupils.
human
Is there any other material fact you wish to add, Mr. Hamblin?
gpt
Nothing more is needed, I think, replied the professor, who really believed that he had overwhelmed Paul, in spite of the conscious disadvantage he labored under in having used intemperate language himself.
human
It is plain enough that Mr. Kendall and I cannot get along together in the same vessel.
gpt
That is plain enough, added Mr. Lowington.
human
I had requested Professor Stoute and Mr. Terrill to take seats in this carriage in order to afford any information we might need; but I find the facts in the case are not disputed. On the material points, there is no difference of statement between Mr. Hamblin and Captain Kendall. I shall reserve my decision till we return to the vessels.
gpt
It will be impossible for me to do my duty to the students on board of the Josephine while Mr. Kendall is in command of her,
human
I shall arrange it so that you and Captain Kendall will no longer sail in the same vessels.