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There is no craft on these seas , that can overhaul the Storm King ! '' With a hearty shake of the hand the two parted , the Captain for the vessel of which he was so proud ; Master Raymond for his room in the Red Lion . Master Raymond Confounds Master Cotton Mather . The next day , a little before noon , Master Raymond knocked at the door of the Governor 's Mansion , and was at once conducted to Lady Mary 's boudoir . `` The Reverend Master Mather is already with the Governor , '' said her ladyship , `` and I expect to receive a summons to join them every moment . '' And in fact the words were hardly out of her mouth , when Sir William 's private secretary , Master Josslyn , appeared , with a request for her ladyship 's presence . `` Come with me , '' said she to Master Raymond ; `` but do not say anything -- much less smile or laugh -- until I call upon you for your testimony . ''