'I know what you're thinking.

No use to say it now.

I'm sober.' 'I have to say it, though,' returned Herrick.
'Hold on, Herrick; you've said enough,' said Davis.

'You've said what I would take from no man breathing but yourself; only I know it's true.' 'I have to tell you, Captain Brown,' pursued Herrick, 'that I resign my position as mate.

You can put me in irons or shoot me, as you please; I will make no resistance--only, I decline in any way to help or to obey you; and I suggest you should put Mr Huish in my place.