I have sailed free," he said, "but was never worse than a _contrabandista_.

I am one of Columbus's crew," he continued.

"I am the pilot of the Pinta come to aid you.

Lie quiet, senor captain," he added, "and I will guide your ship to-night.

You have a _calentura_, but you will be all right tomorrow." I thought what a very devil he was to carry sail.