But as for John Dyvis, let him look out! He struck me the first night aboard, and I never took a blow yet but wot I gave as good.

Let him knuckle down on his marrow bones and beg my pardon.

That's my last word.' 'I stand by the Captain,' said Herrick.

'That makes us two to one, both good men; and the crew will all follow me.

I hope I shall die very soon; but I have not the least objection to killing you before I go.