You're one of _us_, understand?
The Captain'll believe that; indeed, he believes it already--called you a damned low-comedy man in my hearing.

Very well; soon as we anchor off Spithead, he outs with a boat and lands us ashore.

I have his solemn promise.

Leave me to square that bos'n fellow--Jope, or whatever he calls himself--and the job's as good as done." "And do you seriously propose," interrupted the Major, folding his arms, "that I should pass myself off for a play-actor?
Never, sir; never!" "Why not ?" asked Mr.Sturge easily.
"I forbear, sir, to wound your feelings by explaining why your suggestion is repugnant to me.

Let it suffice that I detest deceit, subterfuge, equivocation; or, if that suffice not, let me ask if you do not propose, on reaching shore, to institute legal proceedings against this petty tyrant ?" "Probably." "Why, then, and how much more reparation does he not owe _me_, a Justice of the Peace?
Nay, sir, he shall pay me damages for this kidnapping; but he has not stopped short there.