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`` I will go up to that house , Amyas , and speak with her ! '' he said . Then Amyas , Cary , and Brimblecombe drew lots as to which of them should accompany him , and the lot fell upon Amyas Leigh . At midnight Amyas went on deck , and asked for six volunteers . Whosoever would come should have double prize money . `` Why six only , captain ? '' said an old seaman .