He was worked all day, and kept watch all night for six weeks, and one morning he was found dead upon his chest." "God bless my soul!" cried I; "and yet, on shore, they say he is such a kind man to his midshipmen." "Yes," replied Robinson, "he spreads that report every where.

Now, observe, when you first call upon him, and report your having come to join his ship, he'll tell you that he is very happy to see you, and that he hopes your family are well--then he'll recommend you to go on board and learn your duty.

After that, stand clear.

Now, recollect what I have said, and see if it does not prove true.

Come, sit down with us and take a glass of grog; it will keep your spirits up." These midshipmen told me so much about my captain, and the horrid cruelties which he had practised, that I had some doubts whether I had not better set off home again.