"Be careful! I see you are of a rash and impulsive disposition, and I like my slaves to have a little discretion.
The promise I want is that whatever happens to you,--however much I kick you or bash you or generally ill-use you--you'll never jump overboard or do anything silly of that kind.

Is it done ?" Toby was standing before him, facing him with straight, candid eyes.

He did not seem surprised at the suggestion so coolly made.

Saltash noted that it certainly did not shock him.
"All right, sir," he said, after a moment.
"It's a promise, is it ?" said Saltash.
Toby nodded.

"Yes, sir." "Good!" said Saltash.