It was then that Solomon presented the petition of the passengers to the captain.
"Cap'n, we're 'bout wore out with whale meat an' slobgollion.

We're all down by the head." "So'm I," said the Captain.

"This 'ere man had a good recommend an' said he could cook perfect." "A man like that kin cook the passengers with their own heat," said Solomon.

"I feel like my belly was full o' hot rocks.

If you'll let me into the galley, I'll right ye up an' shift the way o' the wind an' the course o' the ship.