Kneir.

Ach, yes, Meneer—Ach, yes——

Bos.

Haven’t I always treated you well?

Kneir.

Yes, Meneer—you and the priest——

Bos.

One of your sons refuses to go, the other—you’ll come to a bad end, my little friend.

Geert.

Haul in your fore sheet! On board I’m a sailor—I’m the skipper here. Such a topsy turvy! A ship owner layin’ down the law; don’t do this and don’t do that! Boring his nose through the window when you don’t sing to suit him.