What the devil, if you should get a bit of a ducking.

The Boatswain.

It’s out of the question in such a sea.

Peer.

They are screaming again! There’s a lull in the wind.—

Cook, will you risk it? Quick! I will pay——

The Cook.

No, not if you offered me twenty pounds-sterling[[111]]——

Peer.

You hounds! You chicken-hearts! Can you forget