`` Three , '' he said . Hook rallied his dogs with a gesture . '' 'S ` death and odds fish , '' he thundered , `` who is to bring me that doodle-doo ? '' `` Wait till Cecco comes out , '' growled Starkey , and the others took up the cry . `` I think I heard you volunteer , Starkey , '' said Hook , purring again . `` No , by thunder ! '' Starkey cried . `` My hook thinks you did , '' said Hook , crossing to him . `` I wonder if it would not be advisable , Starkey , to humour the hook ? '' `` I 'll swing before I go in there , '' replied Starkey doggedly , and again he had the support of the crew . `` Is this mutiny ? '' asked Hook more pleasantly than ever . `` Starkey 's ringleader ! '' `` Captain , mercy ! '' Starkey whimpered , all of a tremble now . `` Shake hands , Starkey , '' said Hook , proffering his claw . Starkey looked round for help , but all deserted him . As he backed up Hook advanced , and now the red spark was in his eye . With a despairing scream the pirate leapt upon Long Tom and precipitated himself into the sea . `` Four , '' said Slightly .
`` And now , '' Hook XXXXX courteously , `` did any other gentlemen say mutiny ? ''
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