 Captain Jat turned slowly and looked at Pibby Tawles; then pointed with the glass at the main t'gallant brace.Pibby knew what he meant, and knew equally well that it was no use making a fuss; so that he went over and brought the end of the brace, without a word.Captain Jat took the rope, and caught the boy three or four hard clips with it across the shoulders; after which he returned it to him, to be re-coiled.