'I thought better of you, Micah.

Would you let this crazy old hulk go into action, and not stand by to fire a broadside ?' 'What would you have me do then ?' 'Why, I would have you help me as the occasion may arise.

If I start to board her, I would have you work across the bows so as to rake her.

Should I range, up on the larboard quarter, do you lie, on the starboard.

If I get crippled, do you draw her fire until I refit.