We'll just drop in, in the evening, in a friendly way." "Well, then, upon my conscience, I'd wait, if I was you, till the family wasn't in confusion.

They have enough on their hands just now." "So you'll not be persuaded ?" said Baker.

"Well, I frankly tell you, that come what will of it, as your senior officer I'll report you to-morrow.
I'll not risk myself for any such hair-brained expeditions." "A mighty pleasant look-out for me," said Mike; "if I'm not shot to-night, I may be flogged in the morning." This speech once more threw us into a hearty fit of laughter, amidst which we took leave of our friends, and set forth upon our way..