"And I can't stand shore life at all. Queer, aint it? The minit I'm ashore I'm in trouble and wanting to go to sea again."
"What kind of a man is this Captain Grabon?"
"Hard to please, lad. You'll have your hands full with him. Better learn your duty at once, and save trouble."
"I shall not do a hand's turn on this ship."
"Didn't you sign articles with him?"
"I did not. But that other young fellow did."
"But how came you here?"
"I followed that other fellow on board. He's a thief, and I was after him."
"Did he rob you?"