'That is not rigging,' said a boy; 'you want a land-lubber for that cliff.'
'Here, get Jack Rattenbury,' shouted one, 'he has cut the sea, and taken to the land.'
The sally was greeted with a laugh.
'I do not care who procures the birds; so long as I have what I want, I am content,' said Winefred.
'If the choughs are to be had, I will get them for you,' said Jack quietly.
'And you shall receive a guinea.'
'I will not take the money.'
'And I refuse them as a present.'
'Settle the terms later,' called a young sailor. 'I would bargain for a kiss.'
'I will get them,' said Jack.