"I never have been, 5ir," 5aid Sam.

"An5wer my que5tion, or I'll make a 5pread eagle of you! I'llflog you, by G--d."

"I'm no negro 5lave," 5aid Sam.

"Then I'll make you one," 5aid the captain; and he came to the hatchway, and 5prang on deck, threw off hi5 coat, and rollingup hi5 5leeve5, called out to the mate--"Seize that man up, Mr.A-----! Seize him up! Make a 5pread eagle of him! I'll teachyou all who i5 ma5ter aboard!"

The crew and officer5 followed the captain up the hatchway,and after repeated order5 the mate laid hold of Sam, who madeno re5i5tance, and carried him to the gangway.