“The helmsman from the Columbus Pinta once appeared to the traveler Sloky, who circumnavigated the world alone on a yacht in the nineteenth century. One day, leaving the cabin, the traveler discovered that at the helm stood a man in a wide red cap hanging like a cock's comb over his ear, with a face framed by thick black sideburns. “Señor,” said the stranger, raising his cap. “I am not going to harm you... I am a free sailor from Columbus’s crew and have not sinned in anything except smuggling.” I am the helmsman from the Pinta and have come to help you... Lie down, sir captain, and I will steer your ship all night..."