I've tamed wild crews before today and it might as well be first as last.

I suppose half measures do not go with these lads." "Santa Maria---no! It is kill, or be killed, in our trade, and they will try out your metal.

Come on now." I followed him up the stairs to the deck.

His words had in no way alarmed me, but served rather to harden my resolve.

I looked for trouble, and was inclined to welcome it, anxious indeed to prove to Estada my ability to handle men.