Part 2 Summary

Part 2 opens with a description of the skipper from the Sephora. The captain describes him as having a thin red whisker scratchily located all over his face, and he has the kind of complexion to match his red hair and blue eyes. The skipper has high shoulders but wasn't particularly tall, and one of his legs was more crooked than the other. When he came on board the ship, he shook hands and then vaguely looked around.

Without reservation the captain pointed out that the skipper's main characteristic was "spiritless tenacity," and although the captain treated him with politeness, this seemed to slightly disturb him. It seemed every time the captain spoke to the skipper, his reply was mumbled, as if he were ashamed of what he was saying. Maybe he is just shy, the captain then thought. Trying to get more information...