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"The Captain’s Exploit" by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous short story that explores themes of adventure and the unexpected while focusing on the misadventures of a captain. Set against a nautical backdrop, the tale unfolds with wit and charm, revealing the captain's encounters and challenges. Jacobs' signature style, filled with colorful characters and clever dialogue, brings to life the quirks of maritime life, culminating in amusing situations that entertain and engage readers.

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laid for four.

At this happy turn of affairs Bing himself smiled, and a little while
later a ship’s boat containing four boon companions put off from the
Mary Annand made for the shore. Of what afterwards ensued there is no
distinct record, beyond what may be gleaned from the fact that the
quartette turned up at midnight arm-in-arm, and affectionately refused
to be separated—even to enter the ship’s boat, which was waiting for
them. The sailors were at first rather nonplussed, but by dint of much
coaxing and argument broke up the party, and rowing them to their
respective vessels, put them carefully to bed.
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