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Atkins had told Hurliguerly on his arrival that I would take passage on the Halbrane , if Captain Len Guy consented to my doing so, and the boatswain presented himself on the following morning without any notice or introduction. He already knew my name, and he accosted me as follows: "Mr. Jeorling, I salute you." "I salute you in my turn, my friend. What do you want?" "To offer you my services." "On what account?" "On account of your intention to embark on the Halbrane ." "Who are you?" "I am Hurliguerly, the boatswain of the Halbrane , and besides, I am the faithful companion of Captain Len Guy, who will listen to me willingly, although he has the reputation of not listening to anybody." "Well, my friend, let us talk, if you are not required on board just now." "I have two hours