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As he fell out of hearing in the wake of the vessel, the honest fellow kept calling out "to tack in season." "If you wish to try the speed of your boat against that of the pilot, Mr. Grab," called out the captain, "you will never have a better opportunity. It is a fine night for a regatta, and I will stand you a pound on Mr. Handlead's heels.
Mr Peter Swop, one of the Firebrand's master mates, and now, in consequence of poor Handlead's death, acting master of the Wave, popped in his head through the opening in the flags. "How is the weather, Mr Swop?" "Calm all night, sir; not a breath stirring, sir." "Are the sails shifted?" said I, "and the starboard main shrouds replaced?"
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