 Well, something's got to be done about it. The mate roared with laughter. Then he scowled. I said get to work. You can see the captain when we make port and you draw your pay and not before. I'm sorry, but I've got to see him now. You don't know who I am, so you'll be excused for your rudeness, but I'm still going to see the captain. He turned and started off across the deck. The mate spun him around. Doubling his fist, he started a blow that would fell an ox.