Be quick, boys, give me the saw and auger, with some nails, we will see what we can do." I remembered seeing some empty casks in the hold.

We went down and found them floating.

This gave us less difficulty in getting them upon the lower deck, which was but just above the water.
They were of strong wood, bound with iron hoops, and exactly suited my purpose; my sons and I therefore began to saw them through the middle.
After long labour, we had eight tubs all the same height.

We refreshed ourselves with wine and biscuit, which we had found in some of the casks.

I then contemplated with delight my little squadron of boats ranged in a line; and was surprised that my wife still continued depressed.