THE PRISONERS ESCAPE The two men followed me silently as far as the companion, where we paused a moment staring blindly about us into the fog.

Even the guard at the main hatch was invisible.
"This can scarcely last long," I remarked, "but there may be a storm brewing." "I don't think so, sir," one of the men answered civilly.

"I've run in to these yere mists afore 'long this coast; it's liable ter be all clear 'fore the sun goes down." "Well we'll make the ship safe first Carter, you are an able seaman ?" "Yes, sir." "Guard this after deck until Watkins and I come back.

Under no circumstances permit LeVere to enter the cabin.

You understand ?" He grinned appreciatively.
"That nigger ain't likely ter get by me, sir; I'd just like for ter take one whack at him." "Don't be rough, if you can help it.