"'No, sir,' replied I, 'it belonged to the man that I serve with.'
"'Oh! not your own boat? Are you an apprentice then?'
"Yes, sir, both apprentices.'
"'Show me your indentures.'
"'We don't carry them about with us.'
"'Then how am I to know that you are apprentices?'
"'We can prove it, sir, if you wish it.'
"'I do wish it; at all events, the captain will wish it.'
"'Will you please to send for the boat, sir? she's almost out of sight.'