As the reader is aware , it is an excellent story , and has but one drawback -- that it is not true ; and so , as these three simple shipmen now heard it for the first time , their eyes stood out of their faces , and their mouths gaped like codfish at a fishmonger 's . Pretty soon a second measure of mulled ale was called for ; and while Dick was still artfully spinning out the incidents a third followed the second . Here was the position of the parties towards the end : Arblaster , three-parts drunk and one-half asleep , hung helpless on his stool . Even Tom had been much delighted with the tale , and his vigilance had abated in proportion . Meanwhile , Dick had gradually wormed his right arm clear of its bonds , and was ready to risk all . `` And so , '' said Pirret , `` y ' are one of these ? '' `` I was made so , '' replied Dick , `` against my will ; but an I could but get a sack or two of gold coin to my share , I should be a fool indeed to continue dwelling in a filthy cave , and standing shot and buffet like a soldier . Here be we four ; good ! Let us , then , go forth into the forest to-morrow ere the sun be up . Could we come honestly by a donkey , it were better ; but an we can not , we have our four strong backs , and I warrant me we shall come home staggering . '' Pirret licked his lips . `` And this magic , '' he said -- `` this password , whereby the cave is opened -- how call ye it , friend ? '' `` Nay , none know the word but the three chiefs , '' returned Dick ; `` but here is your great good fortune , that , on this very evening , I should be the bearer of a spell to open it . It is a thing not trusted twice a year beyond the captain 's wallet . '' `` A spell ! '' said Arblaster , half awakening , and squinting upon Dick with one eye . `` Aroint thee ! no spells ! I be a good Christian . Ask my man Tom , else . ''
`` Nay , but this is white magic , '' XXXXX Dick .
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