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The account was given by the captain , and the representation was as favorable as possible . As nothing came up , the officers began to feel that they were acting rather a child 's part , and turned the crew to again and the same strict discipline was restored , which prohibits speech between man and man , while at work on deck ; so that , when the steward came forward with letters for the crew , each man took his letters , carried them below to his chest , and came up again immediately ; and not a letter was read until we had cleared up decks for the night . After considerable negotiating and working , he succeeded in persuading my English friend , Tom Harris , - my companion in the anchor watch - for thirty dollars , some clothes , and an intimation from Captain Faucon that he met should want a second mate before the voyage was up , to take his place in the brig as soon as she was ready to go up to windward . I have heard this story often , on board other vessels beside those of our own nation . This vessel had no license , and paid no duty , besides being engaged in smuggling goods on board other vessels trading on the coast , and belonging to the same owners in Oahu .