The "Pilgrim" was already sailing rapidly, headed to the east, and there was nothing more to be done but keep it in that direction.
Nothing easier, because the wind was favorable, and lurches were not to be feared.
"Good, my friends!" said the novice.

"You will be good sailors before the end of the voyage!" "We shall do our best, Captain Sand," replied Tom.
Mrs.Weldon also complimented those honest men.
Little Jack himself received his share of praise, for he had worked bravely.
"Indeed, I believe, Mr.Jack," said Hercules, smiling, "that it was you who broke the rope.

What a good little fist you have.

Without you we should have done nothing right." And little Jack, very proud of himself, shook his friend Hercules' hand vigorously.
The setting of the "Pilgrim's" sails was not yet complete.

She still lacked those top-sails whose action is not to be despised under this full-sail movement.