The man with the green eyes was the first to descend the ladder , and I noticed that he came somewhat unsteadily . He was followed by the captain . Neither said a word ; but the first set to and examined me , and dressed my wound as before , while Hoseason looked me in my face with an odd , black look . `` Now , sir , you see for yourself , '' said the first : `` a high fever , no appetite , no light , no meat : you see for yourself what that means . '' `` I am no conjurer , Mr. Riach , '' said the captain . `` Give me leave , sir , '' said Riach ; `` you 've a good head upon your shoulders , and a good Scotch tongue to ask with ; but I will leave you no manner of excuse ; I want that boy taken out of this hole and put in the forecastle . '' `` What ye may want , sir , is a matter of concern to nobody but yoursel ' , '' returned the captain ; `` but I can tell ye that which is to be . Here he is ; here he shall bide . '' `` Admitting that you have been paid in a proportion , '' said the other , `` I will crave leave humbly to say that I have not . Paid I am , and none too much , to be the second officer of this old tub , and you ken very well if I do my best to earn it . But I was paid for nothing more . '' `` If ye could hold back your hand from the tin-pan , Mr. Riach , I would have no complaint to make of ye , '' returned the skipper ; `` and instead of asking riddles , I make bold to say that ye would keep your breath to cool your porridge . We 'll be required on deck , '' he added , in a sharper note , and set one foot upon the ladder . But Mr. Riach caught him by the sleeve . `` Admitting that you have been paid to do a murder -- '' he began . Hoseason turned upon him with a flash . `` What 's that ? '' he cried . `` What kind of talk is that ? '' `` It seems it is the talk that you can understand , '' said Mr. Riach , looking him steadily in the face .
`` Mr. XXXXX , I have sailed with ye three cruises , '' replied the captain .
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