But she could sail, just the same--and carry it, too.

I've seen her off the Horn with studdin' sails set, when craft twice her length and tonnage had everything furled above the tops'l yard.

Hi hum! you mustn't mind an old salt runnin' on this way.

I've been out of the pickle tub a good while, but I cal'late the brine ain't all out of my system." His guide's eyes snapped.
"I understand," he said, laughing.

"I've never been at sea, on a long voyage, in my life, but I can understand just how you feel.