That ship lying off there is a pirate we captured." "Aha!" Captain Clive said, looking keenly at the lads.

"Well, young gentlemen, and how do you like what you have seen of your life here ?" "We hate it, sir," Charlie said.

"We would, both of us, a thousand times rather enlist under you as private soldiers.

Oh, sir, if there is any expedition going to take place, do you think there is a chance of our being allowed to go as volunteers ?" "I will see about it," Captain Clive said, smiling.

"Trade must be dull enough here, at present, and we want every hand that can hold a sword or a musket in the field.
"You are sure you can recommend them ?" he said, turning to Doctor Rae with a smile.
"Most warmly," the doctor said.