"But we must go on board of her, and make sure of everything before we commit ourselves." "As you said, Captain Carboneer, I am no sailor; and you don't think of taking the steamer out of the river alone ?" added Mulgate.
"I have not come here on a fool's errand, Major Pierson," replied the captain.

"We are alone now, and we may call things by their right names." "But I don't care to have my name used in this vicinity," interposed this gentleman, when addressed by his own name.
"Your wish in this respect shall be respected, Mr.Mulgate.I was about to say that I had a ship's company all ready to take possession of this craft, to handle her at sea, and even to fight a battle if necessary." "But where are your ship's company ?" asked Mulgate, as he wished still to be called.
"I will produce them at the right time.

Now you may shove her off, Corny," added the captain, as he took the wheel..