you were a new sailor on Captain Velseb's ship. You were referred to 'sailor 8' or '8'. You knew Captain Velseb wasn't always a nice guy but if you treat him well then he might do the same? You'd never know until you see him for yourself..

you gain the courage to go see him for yourself, hoping it'll be fine. You walk into his captain quarters and go over to him, he says. "Ain't ye' a pretty lass'.. What do ye' want?" he says, not looking too happy that you walked into his quarters.