If, as is possible, it should become necessary to get the ship under way, in case we should be led too far in pursuit of this jubarte, Tom and his companions could come to your aid perfectly well.

After telling them clearly what they would have to do, I am assured that they would do it." "Yes, Captain Hull," replied old Tom, "and Mr.Dick can count on us." "Command! command!" cried Bat.

"We have such a strong desire to make ourselves useful." "On what must we pull ?" asked Hercules, turning up the large sleeves of his jacket.
"On nothing just now," replied Dick Sand, smiling.
"At your service," continued the colossus.
"Dick," continued Captain Hull, "the weather is beautiful.

The wind has gone down.

There is no indication that it will freshen again.