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He turned him over on his side, and then went to the lair of Bokes, who was in the same condition; and he concluded that neither of them would come to his senses for a couple of hours at least. Captain Sullendine had been assisted to a comfortable position when he turned in, and he was sleeping with nothing to disturb him. There was no lock on the door, and Graines could not turn the key.
But the conversation was interrupted at this point by the appearance of the cook, whose legs were more tangled up by his tipples than his master's. He delivered the request of Captain Sullendine that they should come into the cabin, and partake of the lunch which had been set out for them.
"Put this man in irons, master-at-arms, and commit him to the brig," added Captain Breaker. The petty officer called upon the ship's corporal, whom he had brought with him, and placed his hand on the arm of the rebellious master, who showed fight. A couple of seamen were called to assist the police force, and Captain Sullendine was dragged below with his wrists ironed behind him.
He seemed to be conscious that he was not presenting a perfectly regular appearance to his new officers; and he dropped into his chair, making a ludicrous effort to stiffen his muscles and put on his dignity, but it was a failure. "Quarter-past two, Captain Sullendine," replied Graines in answer to the question. "Most an hour more 'fore we git started," stammered the invalid.
You are just the man I want more'n I want my supper. Now tell me something about yourself." Graines invented a story suited to the occasion. Then the conversation was about wages; and the candidate haggled for form's sake, but finally accepted the lay the captain offered. "By the way, Captain Sullendine, do you happen to have a second mate?" asked the engineer when the terms were arranged.
Captain Sullendine remarked with great complacency that he always treated his men well, gave them enough to eat and drink, and he thought the apple-jack he had sent them would do them good. He liked to be liberal with his crew, for he believed a tot of grog would go further with them than "cussin' 'em;" and the two mates did not gainsay him, though they believed in neither grog nor "cussin'."
The six seamen had not joined Captain Sullendine on the shore, but had placed themselves behind a coal shanty quite near the water. "I've brought the mate down, Cap'n Sull'dine," Christy began, as he and the engineer halted in front of the master of the schooner. "Here he is, an' I reckon there ain't no better sailor in the great Confed'racy. This yere is Mr. Balker." "How are ye, Mr. Balker?
Christy, after taking a long look to the south-east, followed the engineer into the cabin, for it was possible that his companion intended to look into the condition of Captain Sullendine, and he desired to be present at the interview. "Good-morning, Bokes," said Graines, as he placed himself in front of the seaman. "Mornin', Mr.
I reckon I'll get a steamer in Nassau, and I want all the good men I can find to man her. I'll ship the whole on you. Find your men, Jerry, and fetch 'em down to the boats. I'll give 'em all sumthin t'eat. Now be lively about it," said Captain Sullendine, as he walked away towards the shore.
"What time is it now, Mr. Graines?" asked Christy. "Quarter-past four," replied the engineer, when he had lighted a match and looked at his watch. "I thought it was later than that, and I have been looking for some signs of daylight," replied the lieutenant. "It is just breaking a little in the east." "I suppose Captain Sullendine is still asleep."
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