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asked Ned . `` After some time perhaps , not now , '' answered Sayd , without giving any further reason for not accepting the situation . He was as friendly as ever , and expressed his gratitude for the kindness he had received ; he had , however , made up his mind to remain on shore , and having bade farewell to Ned and his other friends on board , he took his departure . `` I for one am glad to be rid of the fellow , '' observed Rhymer , as he was seated at the head of the table in the midshipmen 's berth . `` Like all Arabs , I have no doubt that he is a great rascal , though he is so soft and insinuating in his manners . '' `` I hope that he is an exception to the rule , '' answered Ned , not liking to have his friend run down . `` How dare you oppose your opinion to mine , youngster ? ''