It may be weeks before he leaves his cabin, if, indeed, he ever does.

That leaves me in command with but one officer, the mulatto, LeVere.

This might answer to take us safely to Porto Grande, as we could stand watch and watch, but Francois is no sailor.

It was his part on board to train and lead the fighting men--he cannot navigate.

Saint Christopher! I fear to leave him alone in charge of the deck while I snatch an hour's sleep." "I see," I admitted.