POND
Lower the ladder for Captain Hale!
BOS'N
Aye, aye, sir! [gives orders for lowering ladder]
HALE [during the confusion]
Good-by, William. I'll try to be back in a week.
HULL
Good luck to you, Nathan.
HALE
If by any chance I fail to return, will you see that my uniform and other effects are sent to my family?