The coach of Sir Wycherly has been ordered to carry me to the landing, and I hope to have your permission to see these ladies home in it." The answer of Dutton was given with perfect self-possession, and in a manner to show that he knew how to exercise the courtesies of life, or to receive them, when in the humour.
"It is an honour, sir, they will not think of declining, if my wishes are consulted," he said.

"Come, Milly, foolish girl, dry your tears, and smile on Admiral Bluewater, for his condescension.

Young women, sir, hardly know how to take a joke; and our ship's humours are sometimes a little strong for them.

I tell my dear wife, sometimes--'Wife,' I say, 'His Majesty can't have stout-hearted and stout-handed seamen, and the women poets and die-away swains, and all in the same individual,' says I.Mrs.Dutton understands me, sir; and so does little Milly; who is an excellent girl in the main; though a little addicted to using the eye-pumps, as we have it aboard ship, sir." "And, now, Mr.Dutton, it being understood that I am to see the ladies home, will you do me the favour to inquire after the condition of Sir Wycherly.

One would not wish to quit his hospitable roof, in uncertainty as to his actual situation." Dutton was duly sensible of an awkwardness in the presence of his superior, and he gladly profited by this commission to quit the room; walking more steadily than if he had not been drinking.
All this time, Mildred hung on Admiral Bluewater's shoulder, weeping, and unwilling to quit a place that seemed to her, in her fearful agitation, a sort of sanctuary.
"Mrs.Dutton," said Bluewater, first kissing the cheek of his lovely burthen, in a manner so parental, that the most sensitive delicacy could not have taken the alarm; "you will succeed better than myself, in quieting the feelings of this little trembler.