Very low it was still , of course ; but there was room to swing two hammocks , and even the mate seemed pleased with the arrangement . Even he , perhaps , had been doubtful as to the crew , but that is only guess , for as you shall hear , we had not long the benefit of his opinion . We were all hard at work , changing the powder and the berths , when the last man or two , and Long John along with them , came off in a shore-boat . The cook came up the side like a monkey for cleverness , and as soon as he saw what was doing , `` So ho , mates ! '' says he . `` What 's this ? '' `` We 're a-changing of the powder , Jack , '' answers one . `` Why , by the powers , '' cried Long John , `` if we do , we 'll miss the morning tide ! '' `` My orders ! '' said the captain shortly . `` You may go below , my man . Hands will want supper . '' `` Aye , aye , sir , '' answered the cook , and touching his forelock , he disappeared at once in the direction of his galley . `` That 's a good man , captain , '' said the doctor . `` Very likely , sir , '' replied Captain Smollett . `` Easy with that , men -- easy , '' he ran on , to the fellows who were shifting the powder ; and then suddenly observing me examining the swivel we carried amidships , a long brass nine , `` Here you , ship 's boy , '' he cried , `` out o ' that ! Off with you to the cook and get some work . '' And then as I was hurrying off I heard him say , quite loudly , to the doctor , `` I 'll have no favourites on my ship . '' I assure you I was quite of the squire 's way of thinking , and hated the captain deeply . 10 The Voyage ALL that night we were in a great bustle getting things stowed in their place , and boatfuls of the squire 's friends , Mr. Blandly and the like , coming off to wish him a good voyage and a safe return .
We never had a XXXXX at the Admiral Benbow when I had half the work ; and I was dog-tired when , a little before dawn , the boatswain sounded his pipe and the crew began to man the capstan-bars .
Jack John Smollett berths boatfuls favourites hammocks morning night shore-boat