The limb is nearly well; but I don't feel able to ship in a square-rigged vessel.

But, sir, I am in good health; I want employment; I can do as good a day's work as any man on board your schooner.

You will find me active, industrious, and faithful.

You may rely on it, sir, you will never have cause to repent giving me the berth." Captain Thompson eyed me sharply a few moments without saying a word.
After he had completed the examination of my person, he mildly inquired, "How much wages do you expect ?" "Whatever you may think I am worth, sir," said I."I owe my landlord for three weeks board; but he will have to trust me for a part of it until I come back to New York.

I am but poorly off for clothes, but that is of no consequence; summer is coming." "You seem to be in a tight place, young man," said the kind-hearted captain.