'They'll no let ye go north o' Fort William without one.' Amos had said nothing about passports, so I looked blank.
'I could keep ye on board for the whole voyage,' he went on, 'but ye wouldna be permitted to land.

If ye're seekin' enjoyment, it would be a poor job sittin' on this deck and admirin' the works o' God and no allowed to step on the pier-head.

Ye should have applied to the military gentlemen in Glesca.

But ye've plenty o' time to make up your mind afore we get to Oban.

We've a heap o' calls to make Mull and Islay way.' The purser came up to inquire about my ticket, and greeted me with a grin.
'Ye're acquaint with Mr Gresson, then ?' said the captain.