'It is that Englishman, and he it is who brought us ill luck.

Cast the Jonah overboard and let him try his evil eye upon the sharks.' 'So be it,' answered the other man, and finished striking off my fetters.

'Those who have come to a cup of water each a day, do not press their guests to share it.

They show them the door.

Say your prayers, Englishman, and may they do you more good than they have done for most on this accursed ship.