I'll put this job up to them presently." "The sailor who came into the cabin told me about your fight with the negro; you were not hurt ?" "Oh, I did not escape entirely free, but received no serious injury.
It is not to be thought about now, with all the work ahead." "The ship is safely in your hands ?" "I can hardly affirm that, Miss Dorothy.

The vessel is in our control, and the worst of the gang secured below.

I have confidence in the loyalty of only a very few of these fellows, and the others will have to be watched day and night as long as we remain afloat.

Those are desperate men locked below, and are bound to make some effort to free themselves.

If there is any treachery on deck it may lead to their release." "You were talking with Senor LeVere; I overheard a word or two.