Above all, whatever may happen, do not put a boat to sea, and do not leave the ship." "That is understood." "If it should become necessary for the 'Pilgrim' to come to us, I shall make a signal to you, by hoisting a flag at the end of a boat-hook." "Rest assured, captain, I shall not lose sight of the whale-boat," replied Dick Sand.
"Good, my boy," replied Captain Hull.

"Courage and coolness.

Behold yourself assistant captain.

Do honor to your grade.

No one has been such at your age!" Dick Sand did not reply, but he blushed while smiling.