Step over here, Gates." I took the necessary step forward, and faced him, expecting the rabid tongue lashing, which I rather felt I deserved.
"Now, my man, do you know what this bark is ?" "I think so, sir--Mister LeVere explained that to me." "Oh, he did?
Well, he must have failed to make clear the fact that we enforce discipline aboard.

The next time you neglect to jump at an order, you are going to taste the cat.

You understand me?
You speak Spanish ?" "Yes, sir; I lived two years in Cuba." "I see; well now, do you happen to have any idea who I am ?" "No, sir--only that you are one of the officers." "Then I will enforce the information on your mind so that you are not liable to forget; also the fact that hereafter you are to jump when I speak.

I am the first officer, and in command at present.

Pedro Estada is my name.