'There's fifteen fathom,' says she; 'you may as well turn your men to and heave up.' "And then we had it out.

I didn't believe her.

I didn't think you'd take her on as a partner, and I told her as much and wanted proof.

She got high and mighty, and I told her I was old enough to be her grandfather and that I wouldn't take gammon from a chit like her.

And then I ordered her off the _Flibberty_.