CHAPTER XII.

THE SAILOR-BOY.

Going down the harbor—The ocean—Jerry’s first lesson in nautical duties—Four-footed passengers—Seasickness—Repentings—Bob’s trick—Jerry’s tormentors—Going to bed—The forecastle—First night at sea—A rough morning-call—Scrubbing decks—Breakfast—Destination of the brig—An “Irishman’s hurricane”—Mother Carey’s chickens—Routine of work at sea—Iron discipline—A nap at the watch—Insolence cured—Dangerous associates, 158