And a brave man, too, if Captain Bottom does say it." Tite was not a little surprised at this familiarity on the part of his captain, for he had before coming on board been led to believe that the most severe discipline ruled on board a whale ship.
"There's the true sailor in you, my hearty," continued the captain, again shaking Tite warmly by the hand.

"You saved the ship, my hearty.
There'd a bin no more of the good old Pacific--God bless her! nor none of us standin' here, but for you, my hearty." "I only done my duty, sir," rejoined Tite, modestly, as the color came into his face.

"I hope, captain, to merit your praise to the end of the voyage." The young sailor made a bow, and was about returning to his duty.
"Avast, a bit," interrupted the captain.

"Your name's Toodlebug, is'nt it, my hearty ?" "Yes, sir," replied Tite.

"Titus Bright Toodleburg; usually called Tite.
Hope, sir, to improve myself in navigation and seamanship under your command.