But suddenly Wylie's voice broke in with an unmistakable tone of superiority.

"Belay all that chat, and listen to me.
It is time we settled something.

I'll hear what you have got to say; and then you'll _do_ what _I_ say.

Better keep your hands off the bottle a minute you have had enough for the present; this is business.

I know you are good for jaw; but what are you game to do for the governor 's money?
Anything ?" "More than you have ever seen or heard tell of, ye lubber," replied the irritated skipper.