Soldiers and Sailors or, Anecdotes, Details, and Recollections of Naval and Military Life, as Related to His Nephews, by an Old Officer.

CHAPTER VIII.

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The passionate soldier.—A blue-jacket paying his debts.—A monkey on board.—A ship.—Keel.—Decks.—Masts.—Sails.—Rigging.—Life- boat.—Cables.—Anchors.—Capstan.—Buoys.-Blocks.—Knotting.— Quadrant.—The Indian and his fine clothes.—His return home.— His relation of his adventures.—The indignation of his tribe.— His tragical end. 95