"That's all right then," he answered.  "This gentleman is your brother. Take a seat, sir, and make yourself at home.  You'll have something? When my father is on shore, I reign here supreme, though on deck, to be sure, I can't boast much of my authority.  Steward, bring glasses, and biscuits, and anything else!  You're not going with us, sir?  I wish you were.  We'll have rare fun before we come back, I'll warrant."