Jacob Faithful . get a sweep out on the bow,or we may tail on the bank. Well ! replied Fleming, with astonishment; I had noidea that he would have been any help to us ; but so much thebetter. He then spoke in a low tone to Marables. Marables shook his head. Dont try it, Fleming ; it willnever do. So you said once about yourself, replied Fleming, with alaugh. I did—I did ! replied Marables, clenching both his hands,which at the time were crossed on his breast, with a look ofpainful emotion ; but I say again, dont try it; nay, I saymore, you shall not. Shall not, replied Fleming, haughtily. Yes,
Jacob Faithful . get a sweep out on the bow,or we may tail on the bank. Well ! replied Fleming, with astonishment; I had noidea that he would have been any help to us ; but so much thebetter. He then spoke in a low tone to Marables. Marables shook his head. Dont try it, Fleming ; it willnever do. So you said once about yourself, replied Fleming, with alaugh. I did—I did ! replied Marables, clenching both his hands,which at the time were crossed on his breast, with a look ofpainful emotion ; but I say again, dont try it; nay, I saymore, you shall not. Shall not, replied Fleming, haughtily. Yes, replied Marables, coolly ; I say shall not, and Illstand by my words. Now, Jacob, give me the helm, and getyour breakfast. I gave up the helm to Marables, and was about to enterthe cabin, when Fleming caught me by the arm, and slewedme round. I say, my joker, we may just as well begin as weleave off. Understand me, that into that cabin you neverenter ; and understand further, that if ever I find you in that 51. <^ *e»i^ Fleming me by the arm. JACOB FAITHFUL cabin by day or night, Ill break every bone in your berth is forward ; and as for your meals, you may eithertake them down there, or you may eat them on deck. From what I had already witnessed, I knew that, for somereason or another, Fleming had the control over Marables ;nevertheless I replied, If Mr. Marables says it is to be so,well and good ; but he has charge of this barge. Marablesmade no reply ; he coloured up, seemed very much annoyed,and then looked up at the sky. Youll find, continued Fleming, addressing me in a lowvoice, that I command here—so be wise. Perhaps the daymay come when you may walk in and out of the cabin as youplease, but that depends upon yourself. By and by, whenwe know more of each other Never, Fleming, never I interrupted ]\Iarables, in a firmand loud tone. It shall not be. Fleming muttered what I could not hear, and, going intothe cabin, brought me out my breakfast, whi
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