old sea dog

At this the old sea-dog only laughed, and exhibited the greatest anxiety to comply with the requirements of the law.

Then the famous old sea-dog brought his clenched fist down on his desk with a bang.

At the same time we saw a grim-looking old sea-dog, in nice uniform, leaning over the rail, motioning us in with his hand.

The captain of the sloop, a rough old sea dog, gripped each one of the party by the hand as they prepared to step into the canoe.

The old sea-dog had convoyed the party as cleverly as he had navigated the dangerous channel of the Traverse.