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`` Perhaps I could help out some of the others . '' `` All the seamen have old clothes , and they will need no assistance in arranging their wardrobes . Now , Mr. Graines , it will excite remark if I instruct the ten men we have selected , and I must leave that part of the work to you , '' continued Christy . `` But all the instruction you need give them is in regard to their dress , and require them to be at the main chains on the starboard side at ten o'clock to-night precisely . '' `` As I have plenty of time I will take the men , one at a time , to my room in the steerage , and instruct them , '' replied the engineer . `` You can tell each one to send in the next one wanted . Above all , make them promise not to speak to any person whatever in regard to the expedition , '' said the executive officer as his companion retired .