Chapter 1. Captain Boyd Mayo Gets Out Of Soundings
_ BLOW THE MAN DOWN: A ROMANCE OF THE COAST
By Holman Day
TO MY GOOD FRIEND
Captain John W. Christie
BRITISH MASTER MARINER
WHO HAS SUNG ALL THE SHANTIES
AND HAS SAILED ALL THE SEAS
"_O, blow the man down, bullies, blow the man down!
Way-ay, blow the man down.
O, blow the man down in Liverpool town!
Give me some time to blow the man down."
--Old Shanty of the Atlantic Packet Ships._
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CHAPTER I. CAPTAIN BOYD MAYO GETS OUT OF SOUNDINGS
When in safety or in doubt,
Always keep a safe lookout；
Strive to keep a level head,
Mind your lights and mind your lead.
--Pilot-house Ditty.
For days he had been afraid of that incredible madness of his as a man fears a nameless monster. But he was sure of his strength even while admitting his weakness. He was confident that he had the thing securely in leash.
Then all at once it happened!
Without preface

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