There must be an uncharted reef about here, or else we were blown off our course." "Boats are all ready, sir," reported a sailor, running up.
"Very well, tell the men to get in.

Mr.Carr will be in command of one boat, Mr.Bender the other, and I will go in my gig.

Bob, you and Mr.Tarbill will go with me.

Pull well away from the wreck, men, and lay to until we are all together.

Then we'll try to get our bearings." It was getting lighter now, but the storm showed no signs of abating.