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“That needs attention, my man,” he said, indicating a great boil on Muspratt’s knee. “Have him sent to the sick-bay at ten, Mr. Jackson.”

“Yes, sir.”

Dr. Hamilton had fully as much dignity as the captain, but he did not feel it necessary to address us through an inferior officer.

“Are any of the rest of you suffering from boils or other humours?” he asked. “If so, speak up, and I attend to you at the same time. Remember, it is my duty to care for your health as well as that of the ship’s company. You must not hesitate to inform me when you need my services.”

“May I speak, sir?” Stewart asked.

“Certainly.”

“Would it be possible, while the ship remains here, for us to be supplied now and then with fresh food?”

Morrison eagerly seconded this request.

“We have friends among the Indians, sir, who would be only too glad to send us fruit and cooked vegetables if this could be permitted.”

“And it would save the ship’s stores, sir,” Coleman added.

Dr. Hamilton glanced from one to another of us.