As you can see for yourselves there is no lying to weather of her, with the current and wind driving us on to the reef; we must beat up from behind.

Now, lads, the sea there is full of rocks, and the chances are ten to one we strike on to them and go to pieces; but, anyhow, I am going to try; but I won't take you unless you are willing.

The boat is a good one, and the zinc chambers will keep her afloat if she fills; well managed, you ought to be able to make the coast of Jersey in her.

Mr.Harvey, Watkins, and I can handle the yacht, so you can take the boat if you like." The men replied that they would stick to the yacht wherever Mr.Virtue chose to take her, and muttered something about the ladies, for the pleasant faces of Mrs.Grantham and Miss Graham had, during the fortnight they had been on board, won the men's hearts.
"Very well, lads, I am glad to find you will stick by me; if we pull safely through it I will give each of you three months' wages.

Now set to work with a will and get the gig out.