There was no more singing , all listened now ; and again came a death-screech and again a crow . No one spoke except Slightly . ` Three , ' he said . Hook rallied his dogs with a gesture . '' Sdeath 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 it 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 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 , ' XXXXX Slightly .
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