And some mates never get them, but I know for a fact she did.
The first mate got out of his bunk and looked through the scuttle.
He very much hoped his mate didn't get ideas of her own, though she would probably love to make herself a martyr.
The first mate got a faraway look in his eyes.
My mates got their oars and once more brought our boat alongside.
She was more uniquely herself than most mates ever got to be in their limited spans.
I didn't think it would last once the first mate got his men under control.
"I think your mates have got more trouble than they know," said Dalziel.
I tell you, mate, things are getting from bad to worse around here.
One of the helmsmen ran to help as the first mate got a hand under his armpit.