`` It does n't much matter who it was , '' replied the doctor . And I could see that neither he nor the captain paid much regard to Mr. Trelawney 's protestations . Neither did I , to be sure , he was so loose a talker ; yet in this case I believe he was really right and that nobody had told the situation of the island . `` Well , gentlemen , '' continued the captain , `` I do n't know who has this map ; but I make it a point , it shall be kept secret even from me and Mr. Arrow . Otherwise I would ask you to let me resign . '' `` I see , '' said the doctor . `` You wish us to keep this matter dark and to make a garrison of the stern part of the ship , manned with my friend 's own people , and provided with all the arms and powder on board . In other words , you fear a mutiny . '' `` Sir , '' said Captain Smollett , `` with no intention to take offence , I deny your right to put words into my mouth . No captain , sir , would be justified in going to sea at all if he had ground enough to say that . As for Mr. Arrow , I believe him thoroughly honest ; some of the men are the same ; all may be for what I know . But I am responsible for the ship 's safety and the life of every man Jack aboard of her . I see things going , as I think , not quite right . And I ask you to take certain precautions or let me resign my berth . And that 's all . '' `` Captain Smollett , '' began the doctor with a smile , `` did ever you hear the fable of the mountain and the mouse ? You 'll excuse me , I dare say , but you remind me of that fable . When you came in here , I 'll stake my wig , you meant more than this . '' `` Doctor , '' said the captain , `` you are smart . When I came in here I meant to get discharged .
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