Mr.Grantham and the two ladies went on board by my persuasion, and I should never forgive myself if anything happened to them.

But I will speak to the men." He went on deck again and called the men to him.

"Look here, lads; you see that steamer ashore on the Paternosters.

In such a sea as this she may go to pieces in half an hour.

I am determined to make an effort to save the lives of those on board.