Taylor stops these desperate people from climbing into the lifeboat and swamping it, shooting some with a pistol. As a result, he is subsequently tried and convicted for murder; Barton Woodley explains his actions, thus resulting in a new trial for Taylor. Margaret, seeing Taylor in this new light, lets him know she still loves him.
Taylor prevents people from getting into the lifeboat, resulting in them shooting him with a pistol. This leads to his trial and conviction for murder; Barton Woodley defends his actions, causing a new trial for Taylor. Margaret's opinion of Taylor shifts, and she still has strong feelings for him.