I thought it safe now to go aft.

I found that six of the men had been killed.

These were thrown overboard, and then the crew got at the spirit stores and began to drink.

I looked about for Jans, and found him presently sitting on the deck by the bulwark.
"'Ah, my leetle boy!' he said, 'you have just come in time.

I have been shot through the body.