"
Gauntlet, who conceived part of his meaning, alighted immediately;
and being conducted to the sailor's lodging, was informed of
everything that had passed between the lieutenant and Pickle. He,
in his turn, communicated to Jack the discovery which he had made,
with regard to his commission; at which the other gave no signs
of surprise, but, taking the pipe from his mouth, "Why look ye,
captain," said he, "that's not the only good turn you have owed him.
That same money you received from the commodore as an old debt was
all a sham, contrived by Pickle for your service; but a wool drive
under his bare poles without sails and rigging, or a mess of provision
on board, rather than take the same assistance from another man."
Godfrey was not only amazed, but chagrined at the knowledge of this
anecdote; which gave umbrage to his pride, while it stimulated his
desire of doing something in return for the obligation. He inquired
into the present circumstances of the prisoner; and understanding
that he was indisposed, and but indifferently provided with the common
necessaries of life, though still deaf to all offers of assistance,
began to be extremely concerned at the account of this savage
obstinacy and pride, which would, he feared, exclude him from the
privilege of relieving him in his distress.
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