O tell me, sir, tell me for the love of God, did you take that ship ?" "We did take that ship, and the jewel too, and her majesty has it at this very hour." "Then tell me, sir," said he slowly, as if he dreaded an answer; "tell me, sir, and oh, try and mind--was there a little maid aboard with the old gentleman ?" "A little maid?
Let me think.

No; I saw none." The man settled his features again sadly.
"I thought not.

I never saw her come aboard.

Still I hoped, like; I hoped.

Alackaday! God help me, Salvation Yeo!" "What have you to do with this little maid, then, good fellow!" asked Grenville.
"Ah, sir, before I tell you that, I must go back and finish the story of Mr.Oxenham, if you will believe me enough to hear it." "I do believe thee, good fellow, and honor thee too." "Then, sir, I can speak with a free tongue.