nor'-an'-by-east

Updated: June 3, 2025

And when a sailor runs into my place askin' to hide from anyone, police or not, I'm on his side every time." "He's no sailor," said Quincy. "He's Bill Rogers, an outlaw I came East for." "How about it?" asked the proprietor, turning to Rogers. "You a sailor?" "Have been. Can be again," answered Rogers calmly. "Box the compass." "North, nor'-an'-by-east, nor'-nor'east, nor'east-an'-by "

Morgan Robertson - The Grain Ship