be."

The admiral stood for a moment in thought. Then he said:

"Ivy, I transfer you to the Ariadne. It's better that some one who
understands, as you do, should be in control after Calhoun has gone.
Go with him now, and have your belongings sent to you. I appoint you
temporary captain of the Ariadne, because I think no one could deal with
the situation there so wisely. Ivy, every ship in the squadron must
treat the Ariadne respectfully. Within two days, Mr. Calhoun, you shall
be landed at Jamaica, there to await the Admiralty decree. I will say
this: that as the sure victory of our fleet has come through you, you
shall not suffer in my report. Fighting is not an easy trade, and to
fight according to the rules is a very hard trade. Let me ask you to
conduct yourself as a prisoner of war on parole."