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 And so forth, for Captain Corcoran never intentionally said anything that was not strictly true.

After this introduction he used to tell them something about himself:

&emsp;I am the captain of the Pinafore! &emsp;And a right good captain too! (politely). You're very, very good, And be it understood, I command a right good crew! (to each other). We're very, very good, And be it understood, He commands a right good crew! &emsp;Though related to a peer I can hand, reef, and steer, And ship a selvagee. I am never known to quail At the fury of a gale, And I'm never, never sick at sea! (who know better).&emsp;What, never? (mere forgetfulness).&emsp;No, never! (who remember one instance).&emsp;What, never?