"Perhaps Mr Raystoke here might like a little.

Can you milk ?" "I can't," said Ram, shaking his head.

"He can.

Here, Jemmy, take hold of the painter and come aboard." "Stop!" cried the lieutenant, "you must not speak like that.

You must ask leave, sir." "Ask who ?" said Ram, vacantly.
"Touch your cap, and ask the lieutenant to let you." "Why, I have touched it twice.