We're in the trough of the sea once more, an' God knows when we'll reach dry land, but while we're on the _Heron_, we're brothers once more.

For her sake I'll forget I hate you till we've got the honest ground under our feet once more." "When the time comes," said McTee, "it'll be a wonderful fight." "It will," agreed Harrigan fervently.

"But first, McTee, we must let her know that we're standin' shoulder to shoulder to fight for her.
Otherwise she won't give us her trust." "You're right again.

We'll go to her cabin now and tell her.

But don't give her a hint of all that we fear.