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The Ebb-Tide

CHAPTER 4
11/15

My orders shall be obeyed smartly.

You savvy, "smartly"?
There shall be no growling about the kaikai, which will be above allowance.

You'll put a handle to the mate's name, and tack on "sir" to every order I give you.

If you're smart and quick, I'll make this ship comfortable for all hands.' He took the cigar out of his mouth.

'If you're not,' he added, in a roaring voice, 'I'll make it a floating hell.


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