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There he found Fatty in the very act of disposing of a stiff three-fingers of red-eye. Daniels stepped to the bar, poured his own drink, and then stood toying with the glass. For though the effect of red-eye may be pleasant enough, it has an essence which appalls the stoutest heart and singes the most leathery throat; it is to full-grown men what castor oil is to a child.
And you are to work hard work, sailor's work. You'll stand regular watches and everything, though you eat and sleep aft with us." "It's a go." Pankburn put out his hand to ratify the agreement. "If it doesn't kill me," he added. David Grief poured a generous three-fingers into the tumbler and extended it. "Then here's your last drink. Take it." Pankburn's hand went halfway out.
"Lead on, good fellow," quoth Robin. "The first shot to you." "Nay, by my faith," said the other, "I will follow your lead." So Robin stepped forth and bent his bow carelessly and sent his shaft whizzing toward the wand, missing it by a scant inch. He of the horse-hide followed with more care yet was a good three-fingers' breadth away.
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