'Where do you live?'
The man gave his address, which Captain Jackman entered, along with the name, in a pocket-book.
'Have you got any family?' said the captain.
'An old mother turned of ninety. I buried my sunshine twenty year ago.'
'How would you like to take a voyage with me in a fine brig?'
'On what errand?'
'Simply a voyage of discovery. We would discourse that matter on board, when all hands were assembled.'
'How would you rate me?'
'Can you take the altitude of the sun?'
'Yes, sir.'