He said he would not ride five miles outside for a month's wages.

Marco laughed at the sailor's fears, and he immediately asked Forester to let _him_ ride outside.

Forester hesitated, but on looking up, and seeing that there was a secure seat, with a good place to hold on, he consented.

So Marco clambered up and took his seat with the driver, while the other passengers re-established themselves in the stage..