One of the men came on board, and addressing the mate, said he had a letter which he wished to send to Liverpool.

Mr Marvel, take a couple of hands with you, and bring up Weatherhelm's bag, said the captain, addressing the mate of the lower deck.

"Shall this go in?" said I, pointing to the coil of whale-line, and addressing the mate.

"Ben," he inquired, addressing the mate, who had just come on deck, "what is that strange looking thing yonder?"

"If you want another hand, I'm ready to ship for the voyage," said he, coming down the slip, and abruptly addressing the mate.