1
The big coxswain looked swiftly at Bethune's shoulders and cupped his hands.
2
There his big coxswain, Tommy Small, was waiting for him.
3
Bolitho looked at his big coxswain and shrugged helplessly.
4
The big coxswain grimaced and touched his chest.
5
He watched the big coxswain take it, with hands so strong and scarred that he could only imagine the life he had led.
6
"I beg your pardon, sir." It seemed quite natural to find the big coxswain having a quiet drink with his admiral.