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We must introduce them . The elderly personage , with grizzly hair and whiskers , a round pale face , and a somewhat red nose -LRB- being too much in the wind will make the nose red , and this old officer is very often `` in the wind , '' of course , from the very nature of his profession -RRB- , is a Lieutenant Appleboy . He has served in every class of vessel in the service , and done the duty of first-lieutenant for twenty years ; he is now on promotion -- that is to say , after he has taken a certain number of tubs of gin , he will be rewarded with his rank as commander . It is a pity that what he takes inside of him does not count , for he takes it morning , noon , and night . He is just filling his fourteenth glass ; he always keeps a regular account , as he never exceeds his limited number , which is seventeen ; then he is exactly down to his bearings . The master 's mate 's name is Tomkins ; he has served his six years three times over , and has now outgrown his ambition ; which is fortunate for him , as his chances of promotion are small . He prefers a small vessel to a large one , because he is not obliged to be so particular in his dress -- and looks for his lieutenancy whenever there shall be another charity promotion .