Jones, you and Carter make straight for the forecastle and don't let anyone come up the scuttle.

One of you had better drop down below, and prevent any of those lads from unbarring the door leading amidships.

Who is the best for that job ?" "Let Carlson do it.

He belongs to the starboard watch." "All right--Carlson it is then.

You Frenchmen, and the two negroes, your part will be to ship the main hatch.