I managed to shake my head instead of speaking, after which I thought I must have died then and there of the agony across my brow.

It seemed probable that I should go far to pay for my passage by the amusement I afforded the crew.

Even Mr.Johnson laughed, as he said, "He seems pretty bad.

Look after him, and then let him try his hand on those stanchions--they're disgraceful.

Show him how, and see that he lays on--" "Aye, aye, sir." "And, bo'sun! don't be too rough on him just yet.