"There, there, never mind about that, boy," interrupted the old fellow hurriedly.  "I know all that you would say, so there is no need for you to repeat it.  As to gratitude, you can best show that by proving yourself worthy of the trust that I am putting in you, as I have no doubt you will.  Now, run along and get aboard your ship, and the sooner you can report yourself ready for sea, the better I shall be pleased with you.  Don't forget to-night--seven sharp!"