it was awkward to resume , with the first natural impulse of anger thus blunted , but with a will they rose to the occasion , and after only a few more moderate exchanges , riley 's `` and i hope , sir , that i need never again see the ship 's crew or her boats subjected to , i am sorry to call it so , outright interference , under not only the permission but the encouragement - `` progressed very neatly to laurence 's reply , `` and for my part , captain riley , i would be glad to never again be witness to such a positive disdain not only for all the generally understood requirements of courtesy , but for the very safety of her passengers , from the crew of one of his majesty 's vessels - i will not say deliberate insult - `` they were soon in such fine form as might be expected from two men both in the habit of command , and of full voice , whose former acquaintance made it no difficulty to touch upon such subjects as might provoke the most dramatic reaction .