I know! Henshaw'll get so much against you that he could soak you for ten years in the courts by the time we touch port.

Then he'll offer to let you off from the courts if you'll ship with him again, and then the old game will start all over again.

You may last one trip--other men have--one or two--but no one has ever lasted out three or four shippings under White Henshaw.

It can't be done!" He paused to let this vital point sink home.

Only the same dull silence came in reply, and this continued taciturnity seemed to irritate Hovey.
When he spoke again, his voice was cold and sharp.
"He's got you trapped, Harrigan.