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`` I see that , sir . '' `` When your passengers awake in the morning , your real , your cabin passengers , they will , they _ shall _ awake to the deadly hazard of their situation . Gentlemen , there will be available landings beyond Prophet 's Island . We shall reach Turnbull 's Island by noon and Natchez Island before sundown . Meantime , sir , this mortal peril to hundreds of our best people is wholly chargeable to your captain . '' `` Captain and owners , '' said Hugh . `` Captain and owners !