'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.