But they could see nothing . They thought it must have been but a leaf in the wind . ` Do you agree , my bullies ? ' asked Hook . ` There is my hand on it , ' they both said . ` And there is my hook . Swear . ' ` They all swore . By this time they were on the rock , and suddenly Hook remembered Tiger Lily . ` Where is the redskin ? ' he demanded abruptly . He had a playful humour at moments , and they thought this was one of the moments . ` That is all right , captain , ' Smee answered complacently ; ` we let her go . ' ` Let her go ! ' cried Hook . '' Twas your own orders , ' the bo ` sun faltered . ` You called over the water to us to let her go , ' said Starkey . ` Brimstone and gall , ' thundered Hook , ` what cozening is here ? ' His face had gone black with rage , but he saw that they believed their words , and he was startled . ` Lads , ' he said , shaking a little , ' I gave no such order . '
` It is passing queer , ' XXXXX said , and they all fidgeted uncomfortably .
Brimstone Lads Lily Smee Starkey Twas cozening redskin right sun