"We are cramped and trampled and down-trodden by the airs big people give themselves, and the longing of such of us as thinks is to speak our minds about it.

Upon that point of freedom, sir, I can heartily go with you, and every stick upon my premises is well insured." "Including, I hope, the London Trader, according to your covenant.

And that reminds me of another question--is it well-found, well-manned, and a good rapid ship to make the voyage?
No falsehood, if you please, about this matter." "She is the fastest sailer on the English coast, built at Dunkirk, and as sound as a bell.

She could show her taffrail, in light weather, to any British cruiser in the Channel.

She could run a fine cargo of French cognac and foreign laces any day." "It is not my desire," Caryl Carne replied, "to cheat the British Revenue.