"Now, don't sulk, _mon cher_, but come down and have some breakfast. Unless I am greatly mistaken the _Gadfly_ is about to send us her boats, and then you may perhaps be able to return in them.  But do not build too much upon the chance, for as soon as they come within range I shall open fire upon them with round and grape; and if we cannot sink them before they get alongside, why, we shall deserve to be hanged, that's all."