Ratts discovered, superintending the loading of ship. Enter Lafouche and Jackson, L.
Jackson. How long before we start, captain?
Raits. Just as soon as we put this cotton on board.
Enter Pete, with lantern, and Scudder, with note book, R.
Scud. One hundred and forty-nine bales. Can you take any more?
Ratts. Not a bale. I've got engaged eight hundred bales at the next landing, and one hundred hogsheads of sugar at Patten's Slide—that'll take my guards under—hurry up thar.
Voice. [Outside.] Wood's aboard.
Ratts. All aboard then.
Enter M'Closky, R.
Scud. Sign that receipt, captain, and save me going up to the clerk.