That fellow is a fugitive from justice, if he isn't something worse.

Observe the cut of his mouth--ah! see that?
What did I tell you?
Did you ever see a more evil grin ?" "Take it from me," said Mr.Nicklestick, "that guy knows a good deal more about what is going on aboard this ship than he lets on.

He ain't as simple as he looks.

I told Captain Trigger just now that he ought to give him a dose of the third degree.

That's the way to get to the bottom of this business.