"The cockpit is full, and I have given up my cabin to the surgeon, who is extremely busy.

I accept the services of Dr.Linscott very gratefully." "He is extremely happy to serve you." By this time the surgeon of the Bellevite appeared with one of his mates, and some pleasant words passed between him and his new patient.
"Now, where is your wound, Captain Rombold ?" asked Dr.Linscott.
"In the right thigh," replied the patient; and the bullet hole in his trousers indicated the precise spot.
"It will be necessary to remove your clothing, Captain," continued the surgeon.
"My cabin is already turned into a hospital, and Dr.Davidson is hard at work there," replied the patient.

"I shall have to send for a berth-sack, and let you operate on deck, for"-- "My cabin is entirely at your service, Captain Rombold," interposed the commander of the Bellevite.

"It will afford me the very greatest pleasure in the world to give it up to you." "Oh, no, Captain!" exclaimed the sufferer, as he really was by this time.

"That is too great a sacrifice." "Not at all; do me the very great favor to accept the use of my cabin," persisted Captain Breaker.