Ay, sir, your education's progressin'!" At this moment Big Sam came hurrying by.

Not wishing to excite suspicion, Bonnet addressed him a question, but instead of answering the burly pirate swore at him.

"I'll attend to your business," said he, "as soon as I have my sails set; then I'll give you two leather-headed landsmen all the hoisting and lowering you'll ever ask for." Then with another explosion of oaths he passed on.
Bonnet and Ben stood waiting with much impatience and anxiety, but presently came Black Paul with a party of brawny pirates following him.
"Come now," said Bonnet, walking boldly aft towards Big Sam, who was still cursing and swearing right and left.

Bonnet stepped up to him and touched him on the arm.

"Look ye," said he, "you're no longer sailing-master on this ship; I don't like your ways or your fashions.
Step forward, then, and go to the fo'castle where you belong; this good mariner," pointing to Black Paul, "will take your place and sail the Revenge." Big Sam turned and stood astounded, staring at Bonnet.