And if that recommendation don't do, tell him you have killed whales with Captain Bottom, a man what never let a whale git the better of him.

And if he has never heard of Captain Price Bottom, of the good old ship Pacific, then he never should own a ship, and don't sail for him.

That's my advice, my hearty.

So keep a sharp look out ahead." Here he tapped Tite on the shoulder, exultingly.
"It's very kind of you," returned Tite, modestly, "to take this interest in me, a stranger to you.

I shall do my best to merit your confidence and respect." "A stranger, eh?
Not a bit of it!" resumed the captain, quickly.