I am the captain of this ship, and I intend to be obeyed." "'T is well that Mr.Seymour is on his ship and surrounded by his bullies.

He dare not meet me man to man, sword to sword.

Would we were on shore! You coward!" screamed Talbot, advancing toward him, "shall I strike you ?" "You will have it then, sir," said Seymour, at last giving way.

"No man so speaks to me and lives.

Back, men!" and white with passion and rage he drew his own sword and sprang forward.