"Much good that will do him. Sack him."
"He's useful."
"Then I'm sorry for you. We have no use for things like that on the 'Golden Land.' Are the papers ready?"
"No, of course not."
"Then what the —— is the use of dragging me up here in a hurry."
"You are too sudden, captain. I hope you don't drive the 'Golden Land' at this rate."
Job Seagrave smiled as he replied—
"I'll tell you something in confidence, Mr. Sharp. I have made my will, and left a written confession behind me in safe hands. If the 'Golden Land' is submerged this trip you'll hear about it."
"She is perfectly seaworthy, and although an old boat, is by no means a bad one."
"Have you ever travelled in her?" asked the skipper.