12/22 'Cod's head-and-shoulders,' says the captain, and helps me. 'I can't stand it, sir,' says I.'You must,' says the captain, 'because it's the cure.' I crammed down a mouthful, and turned paler than ever. 'Go on deck,' says the captain. 'Boiled leg of mutton and trimmings,' says the captain, and helps me. 'No fat, sir,' says I.'Fat's the cure,' says the captain, and makes me eat it. |