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When I was in bed she kissed me , and wished me good night , and very soon afterwards I fell fast asleep . I awoke the next morning at daylight with a noise over my head which sounded like thunder ; I found it proceeded from holy-stoning and washing down the main-deck . I was very much refreshed nevertheless , and did not feel the least sick or giddy . Mr Trotter , who had been up at four o'clock , came down and directed one of the marines to fetch me some water . I washed myself on my chest , and then went on the main-deck , which they were swabbing dry . Standing by the sentry at the cabin door , I met one of the midshipmen with whom I had been in company at the Blue Posts . `` So , Master Simple , old Trotter and his faggot of a wife have got hold of you -- have they ? ''