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''lighted lantern in his hand he enters the cabin. Not a sound is to be heard now on the ship, unless it be wetting his lips to say ‘Five.’  staggers out.'')

(unsteadily). Something blew out the light.

(with dark meaning). Some—thing?

. What of Cecco?

. He is as dead as Jukes.

(They are superstitious like all sailors, and has planted a dire conception in their minds.)

. They do say as the surest sign a ship’s accurst is when there is one aboard more than can be accounted for.

. I’ve heard he allus boards the pirate craft at last. (With dreadful significance) Has he a tail, Captain?

. They say that when he comes it is in the likeness of the wickedest man aboard.

(clinching it). Has he a hook, Captain?

(Knives and pistols come to hand, and there is a general cry ‘The ship is doomed!’ But