He went out to him, for it was a violation of Berande custom.

Any nigger has to send in word by the house-boys, and to keep outside the compound.

This man, who was one of Packard's boat's-crew, was on the veranda.

And he knew better, too.

'What name ?' said Hughie.
'You tell 'm white man close up we fella boat's-crew go along.