[…] of all the sections of a ship's company, the forecastlemen, veterans for the most part and bigoted in their sea-prejudices, are the most jealous in resenting territorial encroachments […]

She has a nimble mind and can improvise in any situation.

Smaller target paints would also be preferred to those displayed on the existing DFTI.

I went into the stable first to see to the horse, and found him neighing and waiting for his hay, so I went up into the hay-loft for an armful[.]