Squab punched the seaman's groin
From Create Your Own Story
Squab would not have his dream ruined by some drunkard on the dock. He whipped around and punched the seaman's groin, and the seaman dropped to the ground with a howl. The noise drew attention of half the men aboard the ship, and they all laughed at the sight.
"Seems a wee boy's got harder balls than you, Jib!" Cried a Scot. They laughed until the first mate shouted them back to work, and the ship returned to its restless work.
"Squab, is that you my lad?" Called the first mate. Squab cried that it was. "Then come aboard!"
Squab climbed onto the deck and ran to the first mate, breathless. Jib was struggling to stand. "You're just as much of a rascal as when you were cuttin' purses, now, aren't you lad?" Squab nodded with a grin. "Then you'd best stay away from my balls!" Said the first mate with a laugh. "But, truly. The cap'n won't have thieves on his ship, hear? You'd best follow your orders, no thievery, or you're like to get a hand cut off." Squab swore. "Aye, there's a good lad!" Said the first mate, returned to his cheerful tone. "Now, run down to the aft of the boat. Help the Negro what's liftin' anchor. His name's Ojo, it is. Have at it, and work hard!"
Jib shot him a venomous look as he returned to his duties. Squab knew he'd have to deal with him eventually, but now was the time to work. There was Ojo, raising anchor, but a hatch on the ship caught his eye. He knew it must lead to precious cargo.
