By the way, what became of Miguel, with whom I worked so often ?" "He's drowned," replied the captain.
"I'm sorry," said Robert, and he meant it.

Miguel was the only one on board the slaver who had shown a ray of human sympathy.
"What do you mean to do ?" asked the captain, his face contorted with rage and chagrin.
"First, I'll see that you finish filling that bag as I direct.

Put in the packages yourself.

I like to watch you work, captain, it's good for you, and after you fill the bag and pass it to me I'm going to hand the ship back to you.

I've never really liked her, and I mean to resign the command.