Now, do you understand all that; or will you wait for a practical illustration ?" "I am then to infer that the equality here is as much destroyed as it even will be among savages, where the strong oppress the weak, and the only law is club law--in fact, much the same as it is at a public or large school, on shore ?" "I suspect you are right for once.

You were at a public school: how did they treat you there ?" "As you propose treating people here--the weakest went to the wall." "Well, then, a nod's as good as a wink to a blind horse, that's all, my hearty," said Vigors.
But the hands being turned up, "Shorten sail" put an end to the altercation for the present.
As our hero had not yet received orders to go to his duty, he remained below with Mesty.
"By de powers, Massa Easy, but I lub you with my hole soul," said Mesty.

"By Jasus, you really tark fine, Massa Easy; dat Mr Vigor--nebber care for him, wouldn't you help him--and sure you would," continued the black, feeling the muscle of Jack's arm.

"By the soul of my fader, I'd bet my week's allowance on you anyhow.

Nebber be 'fraid, Massa Easy." "I am not afraid," replied Jack; "I've thrashed bigger fellows than he"; and Jack's assertion was true.