"What is the C. B.?"
"The Chief Bangwhanger."
"What does he do?"
"Bosses the job, and is the biggest toad in the puddle."
"Why is he like strong drink?"
"Because he goes to the head," replied the D. C. B., with a hideous grimace, which made all the officers laugh.
"Right; you have said enough; clap a stopper on your jaw tackle," said Scott. "The ship is under way, and the officers are at their stations."
Scott added that they had no time to spare, and the business must proceed at once.
"Sail ho!" shouted the lookout, outside of the door.
"Sail ho!" repeated the one on the inside.