15/18 Is that an occupation for a gentleman? Good night, my lord, good night. Hark! The clock is striking nine; five, six, seven, eight! Well, you've had your day, and can't complain." "A dangerous fellow," says Pine, with the light upraised. "A very dangerous fellow--that is, he was. This is the place, you see--a regular rat-hole; but what can one do ?" "Come, let us get on deck," said Vickers, with a shudder of disgust. |