The mate shook his head, blew out a cloud of smoke and watched it lazily as it disappeared. "It strikes me as 'ow 'e'sarter fresh cargo or something," said a stout old seaman who had joined the cook. "Look 'ow 'e's dressing nowadays! Why, the cap'n of a steamer ain't smarter!" "Not so smart, Sam," said the remaining seaman, who, encouraged by the peaceful aspect of the mate had also drawn near.