The Navy Companion held captive by the Nome

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He tells of perils on stormy seas and of numerous harrowing events: his escape from a fleet of hostile canoes

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The Navy Companion held captive by the Nome"Mind your p's and q's" came from taverns keeping tabs on sailors' drinks (pints and quarts) until pay day. "Bootlegger" derived from smugglers hiding valuable packages in their huge sea boots. "Keep your shirt on" dates back to the Vikings, who furiously tore off their shirts and fought half naked. "Big wigs," slang for those in high positions, originated from the fact that British naval officers wore huge wigs. Discover the true meaning of the