The commander kept no watch, but he was responsible for every manoeuvre, and for the regular routine of duty.

Mr.Lowington seldom spoke to any other officer in regard to ship's duty or the navigation.
When the watch was set, at eight bells, most of the boys who were off duty went into the steerage.

Some of them turned in; but the novelty of the occasion was too great to permit them to sleep.

They collected in groups, to talk over the prospects of the voyage, and the duties required of them, as indicated by the watch bill.
Shuffles sat on a stool in the brig, still nursing his wrath.

When his supper was carried to him by the steward, his irons had been taken off.
He refused to eat, and the food was removed.