“Comment?” said the French amanuensis, “John Co-lin. C’est bien; continuez.”
“What is your rank—and in your Lodge?”
“Common seaman—master,” answered Collins adroitly.
“Comment?” said the party with his pen.
“Matelot,” replied the interpreter.
“Demandez-lui le nom du bâtiment.”
“What is the name of your ship?—how can we assist you?”
“Terpsichore—a boat, with provisions.”
“Comment?”
“Frégate croiseur Terpsichore.”