 The little man started aft and met the captain as he came down the ladder. Commodore Watkins, sir. I say, how did you come aboard? Oh, it's very simple, sir. See, I was on the waterfront last night and, well, I got slugged from behind and shanghaied aboard my own vessel here. I came to this morning and I tried to see you, but, well, the mate didn't know me and he was a little difficult. Well, I shall have him thrown in irons.