You think favorably of my plan, I hope." "I see no reason to refuse, if the pay is all right." "It will be; trust me for that.

A beautiful night this--the air as soft as June.

I was about to turn in, but decided to take a whiff on deck first." "Rather a captain's duty, is it not ?" "I believe so, in regular service, but this is decidedly irregular.
The fact is, that while I am the owner of this vessel, and technically in command, I am no navigator.

I merely give my general orders, and trust the seamanship to Herman.

He is perfectly trustworthy and capable, and I never interfere.