""Stories By English Authors: The Sea"" is a collection of short stories written by various English authors. The book features a variety of tales, all of which are centered around the sea. The stories explore different themes such as adventure, romance, and mystery, all set against the backdrop of the ocean. The authors featured in the collection include Rudyard Kipling, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Joseph Conrad, among others. Each story is unique and offers a glimpse into the lives of those who live and work on the sea. Whether you are a fan of classic literature or simply enjoy tales of the sea, this book is sure to captivate and entertain.""Not now, sir; not with six men while I have fifteen. You have no right to search the hold of a respectable merchantman and disturb her cargo. Do you take me for a slaver, or what? Ef you must have the hatches up, send back to your man-of-war for a larger crew, so as to overpower me, you understand, and you may do it with pleasure. Bet I guess there'll be a complaint lodged at Washington, and you folks in London will have to pay for it. That's all, mister. I only want things fair and square, within my treaty rights.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.