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him thyself; if he will swear himself innocent of blood, send me to the bottom in his stead.

Sir passenger, come hither. This man (pointing to ) has heard thee utter such words as compels him to accuse thee of murder. We may all be summoned few moments hence into the presence of our Great Judge, who cannot be deceived: if thou art guilty, cry to God for mercy and confess it; a ship in peril may not be laden with such an unblessed freight. Art thou innocent of blood?

I am innocent of deliberate murder, but not of blood.

He confesses.

He confesses! he confesses! away with him!

Cast him overboard, or we shall be all dead men presently.

Hear me first, before ye be so rash.

No, no, no! we cannot sacrifice our own lives for thine: cast him overboard.