Hallo!

QUECKETT.

I'm going back to save some valuables. Directly you get down post that letter. Oh, Jack, it's so important.

MALLORY.

[Looking at the letter.] To the Eagle Fire Insurance Company.

QUECKETT.

Quite so—slipped my memory. [Mallory disappears. Jaffray follows him. ]

RANKLING.

[Hurrying to Queckett.] My dear Queckett, it is the commander's duty to be the last to leave the ship—you are master here. Thank you for your hospitality. Good-night.

QUECKETT.