"Of course, sir, of course you will, and quite right too," commented Carter.  "But I'm glad to hear ye say so, all the same.  It'll be a great comfort to me--and to the passengers too--to feel that we've got a naval officer aboard, if things should happen to go at all crooked.  And now, Mr Grenvile, havin' said my say, I'll wish ye good-night, and hope you'll be able to get a good sound sleep between this and morning."