I know my time for skirmshander (chaff) is over, and I must steer a straighter course; but don't you fear, Jack ashore is a very different craft from what he is with blue water under his keel.

I had a long talk with Uncle last night and got my orders; I won't forget 'em nor all I owe him.

As for you, I'll name my first ship as I say, and have your bust for the figurehead, see if I don't,' and Emil gave his aunt a hearty kiss to seal the vow, which proceeding much amused Nat, playing softly in the porch of the Dovecote.
'You do me proud, Captain.

But, dear, I want to say one thing and then I'm done; for you don't need much advice of mine after my good man has spoken.

I read somewhere that every inch of rope used in the British Navy has a strand of red in it, so that wherever a bit of it is found it is known.