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We are quite at loggerheads, Fate and I.
You know what I've got in safe keeping on board—
That's all I have left;—the rest's gone to the devil.

The Captain.

It's more than enough, though, to make you of weight
Among people at home here.

Peer.

                           I've no relations.
There's no one awaiting the rich old curmudgeon.—
Well; that saves you, at least, any scenes on the pier!

The Captain.

Here comes the storm.

Peer.

                      Well, remember then—
If any of your crew are in real need,
I won't look too closely after the money——

The Captain.

That's kind. They are most of them ill enough off;
They have all got their wives and their children at home.
With their wages alone they can scarce make ends meet;
But if they come home with some cash to the good,
It will be a return not forgot in a hurry.

Peer.

What do you say? Have they wives and children?
Are they married?