The book is The Manners Makyth Man Ship's Company, Part 12. it is a short story of Manners Makyth Man. The night-watchman appeared to be out of sorts. His movements were even slower than usual, and, when he sat, the soap-box seemed to be unable to give satisfaction. His face bore an expression of deep melancholy, but a smouldering gleam in his eye betokened feelings deeply moved.