I trust you are well manned and armed, Captain Montague; for this Durward is a desperate fellow, I assure you." The young commander's countenance flushed as he replied, "Your anxiety on my account, sir, is quite uncalled for.

Had I nothing but my own longboat wherewith to attack this pirate, it would be my duty to do so.
I had scarcely expected to find unmanly fears exhibited in one so stalwart in appearance as you are.

Perhaps it may relieve you to know that I am both well manned and armed.

It is not usual for a British man-of-war to cruise in distant seas in a less suitable condition to protect her flag.

And yet, methinks, one who has spent so many years of his life on salt water might know the difference between a frigate and a sloop-of-war." "Be not so hasty, young man," answered Gascoyne, gravely; "you are not on your own quarter-deck just now.