Whether the run shall be a long or a short one remains to be seen.
One thing is pretty certain; namely, that your own run of life will be a _very_ short one.

You know the usual doom of a, pirate when he is caught." Surly Dick moved uneasily.

"I was made a pirate against my will," said he, in a still more sulky tone and disrespectful manner.
"You will find it difficult to prove that," returned Mulroy.

"Meanwhile I shall put you in irons, and treat you as you deserve, until I can place you in the hands of the civil authorities." Surly Dick stood first on one leg and then on the other; moved his fingers about nervously, and glanced in the lieutenant's face furtively.
It was evident that he was ill at ease.
"I never committed murder, sir," said he, in an improved tone.

"It wasn't allowed on board of the Avenger, sir.