The boats must make for Kerguelen Land.

It is about seventy miles to the eastward." "You must give your message to someone else, captain," was the answer; "I shall stay and share the fate of the other men." There was no pomposity about Lord Holmhurst now--all that had gone--and nothing but the simple gallant nature of the English gentleman remained.
"No, no," said the captain, as they hurried aft, pushing their way through the fear-distracted crowd.

"Have you got your revolver ?" "Yes." "Well, then, keep it handy; you may have to use it presently: they will try and rush the boats." By this time the grey dawn was slowly breaking, throwing a cold and ghastly light upon the hideous scene of terror.

Round about the boats were gathered the officers and some of the crew, doing their best to prepare them for lowering.

Indeed, one had already been got away.