I will keep out of her way; it is the least I can do.

And I will try and not make her life on board disagreeable.

Ah, my beloved, I will never hurt you again or make you angry." He said these things over and over to himself, and perhaps they comforted him a little.

At eight bells the Swedish captain turned out, and Claudius saw him ascend the bridge, but soon he came down again and walked aft.
"God afton, Captain," said Claudius.
"It is rather late to say good evening, Doctor," replied the sailor.
"Why, what time is it ?" "Midnight." "Well, I shall turn in." "If you will take my advice," said the captain, "you won't leave any odds and ends lying about to-night.

We shall have a dance before morning." "Think so ?" said Claudius indifferently.
"Why, Doctor, where are your eyes?
You are a right Svensk sailor when you are awake.