accosted
by a
sailor on
one of the
wharves.
Is your
honour
looking
for a
boat？ Have
you a boat
ready to
sail？
Yes，your
honour；a
pilot-boat-No.43-the
best in
the
harbour.
Does she
go fast？
Between
eight and
nine knots
the
hour.Will
you look
at her？
Yes. Your
honour
will be
satisfied
with
her.Is it
for a sea
excursion？
No；for a
voyage. A
voyage？
Yes；will
you agree
to take me
to
Yokohama？
The sailor
leaned on
the
railing，opened
his eyes
wide，and
