But I am Captain Lance Cook, of Whitby, a master navigator, a fourth in direct line from Captain James Cook, who sailed three times round the world, when that was a most uncommon thing to do.

And every time he went, he made England a present of a few islands.

Captain James Cook made his name famous among Englishmen of the sea, and I hevn't come across the woman yet I considered worthy to share it." "You may meet her soon now, Captain.

There is a 'new woman' very much the fashion these days.

Perhaps you have not seen her yet." "I have seen her, sir.