As the ship settles into the night watch, young shoto is learning the sailor trade from his mentor, Flynn oÓmallory. Tethered to the main yard, he learns the knots used when reefing in the sails by lantern light. ÒMr. OÕmallory? is it true that you sailed under Lt. Stang? When he had his own ship?Ó He asks. ÒWhat was he like?Ó The sailor hesitates for a moment. ÒI was a seaman on his one and only command and it was an experience IÕm not eager to repeat...Ó.