rat-line

Updated: May 1, 2025

I was much pleased at this delicate hint on his part, for many mates would have made uncalled-for remarks at such a blunder. It showed me that the little giant who could keep me from being carved to rat-line stuff could be civil also.

T. Jenkins (Thornton Jenkins) Hains - Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate"