I will risk no more calling to the shipmaster." He cast his eyes over me and grunted, and went out, leaving the low door open so that he could see me at any time.

It was plain that he thought his men had fastened my arm.
Now I tried to get rid of the gag again, and I will say that the outlaw knew how to manage that business.

It filled my mouth, and the bandage round the jaw held it firmly.

In no way could I get it out, or so much as loosen it enough to speak.

And then I was worn out, and the little heave of the ship lulled me, and I forgot my troubles in sleep that came suddenly.
I was waked by the clapping to of the cabin door and the thunder of the wind in the great square sail as the ship went on the other tack.