I don't think we can carry the topsails," said the captain.

"Isn't that a white man with the hands ?" asked he, as the men went to the foremast.
"That's a man I brought along with me," replied Christy.

"He is an able seaman, and he is very anxious to get to some port outside where he can obtain a berth as mate." "All right; I thought the work was going on exceedingly well, and his presence explains it," added the captain.
"He owns the boat in which we came over here, and I think we had better hoist it on deck," said the mate.
"All right; do so, Fetters.

I suppose you have nothing on your hands ?" "Nothing very particular," replied Christy.
"I am instructed to buy a fast steamer if I can find one, even if I have to go to England to obtain her.

What do you say to taking the berth of first officer in her, Fetters, for I know that you are a sailor, and that you have pluck enough to fire a gun ?" "Such a position would suit me first rate," replied Christy, with proper enthusiasm.
Still Lonley did not recognize his voice, and he took especial pains that he should not.