So Tootles explained prudently , `` You see , sir , I do n't think my mother would like me to be a pirate . Would your mother like you to be a pirate , Slightly ? '' He winked at Slightly , who said mournfully , `` I do n't think so , '' as if he wished things had been otherwise . `` Would your mother like you to be a pirate , Twin ? '' `` I do n't think so , '' said the first twin , as clever as the others . `` Nibs , would -- '' `` Stow this gab , '' roared Hook , and the spokesmen were dragged back . `` You , boy , '' he said , addressing John , `` you look as if you had a little pluck in you . Didst never want to be a pirate , my hearty ? '' Now John had sometimes experienced this hankering at maths . prep. ; and he was struck by Hook 's picking him out . `` I once thought of calling myself Red-handed Jack , '' he said diffidently . `` And a good name too . We 'll call you that here , bully , if you join . '' `` What do you think , Michael ? '' asked John . `` What would you call me if I join ? '' Michael demanded . `` Blackbeard Joe . '' Michael was naturally impressed . `` What do you think , John ? ''
He wanted John to decide , and XXXXX wanted him to decide .
Didst Hook Jack Joe John Michael Nibs first maths prep.