This was a story told of Pincott, who, however, on all occasions stoutly denied that he was the culprit.  Another story against Pincott was, that when first iron vessels were introduced, he declared that it was impossible they could swim.  "No, no," it was said he said, "birds can fly, so I don't see why men shouldn't; but iron always has sunk, and, to my mind, it always will sink."  Fleming, who told the story, used to wind up with the remark, "But then you see, mate, there's no rule without an exception."  As these disputes never led to any disagreeable consequences, they served to beguile away many a weary hour at sea.  But I have said enough to describe the character of our inferior officers. They were both thoroughly good seamen and steady men.