You mean when Ready asked him if we were out of our course? I must say I thought it was a silly question to put. It was the same the other evening about the cargo. If the skipper says were in ballast why not believe him? Why repeat steerage gossip, about mysterious cargoes, at the cuddy table? Captains are always touchy about that sort of thing. I wasnt surprised at his letting out.Enjoy the Reading. App Feature: ★ Can read this book Offline. No internet required. ★ Easy Navigation between Chapters. ★ Adjust font size. ★ Customised Background. ★ Easy to Rate & Review. ★ Easy to share App. ★ Options to find more books. ★ Small in app size. ★ Easy to use. We always carefully check all your reviews. Please leave your feedback on why you like this App or suggestions for improvements! Thank you and have fun with Public Domain Books!