human
Captain Kendall, said he, walking up to the young commander, with a brisk, nervous step,
gpt
I wish to see Mr. Lowington alone.
human
Certainly, sir; I will not object to your seeing him alone. If I can do anything to favor your views, I shall be happy to assist.
gpt
You have ordered your gig, and you said you were going on board the ship,
human
I am, sir.
gpt
Am I to understand that you are going to see the principal in reference to my communication with him?
human
No, sir. It is my duty to report any unusual event which occurs in the navigation of this vessel,
gpt
It is quite proper for you to regard your own disobedience as an unusual event,
human
I was not thinking of that, sir. I am quite willing to leave that matter with Mr. Lowington, and to abide by his decision. I refer to the storm, and the wreck of the Dutch galiot. Those were unusual events.
gpt
It would be more proper, and more respectful to me, for you to defer your affairs till after I have seen the principal. This is the Sabbath day, added Mr. Hamblin, solemnly.
human
I do not desire to have this controversy opened to-day.
gpt
Then, sir, I suggest that you defer it until to-morrow,
human
This is a question of discipline, and admits of no delay. If the professors of this vessel are to be disobeyed and insulted, it is not proper for me to remain in her another hour.
gpt
Insulted, sir?
human
Yes, sir; insulted, sir! replied Mr. Hamblin, angrily.
gpt
Did you not leave the class? That was disobedience, which, under the circumstances, perhaps I might have forgiven, if you had not added insult to injury. Not contented with your own misconduct, you immediately ordered all hands to be called, and every member of my class was taken away.
human
As to-day is Sunday, sir, I will not attempt to explain my conduct. I am very sorry that any difficulty has occurred; but I think Mr. Lowington will understand the matter. Your boat is ready, Mr. Hamblin,
gpt
Do I understand that you insist upon going on board of the ship immediately?
human
Yes, sir. It is my duty to report to the principal without delay. There is a signal at the peak of the ship now,
gpt
Signal for the captain to report on board of the ship, sir,