You're a pair of the bravest chaps I ever knew, and I'm proud of you both," and Skipper Ed's voice sounded strange and choky.
"Oh, it was nothing for me to do! I was safe on the end of the line! I was sure of getting out--but Jimmy!" "Here," said Skipper Ed, "is some fine tender seal meat and a hard biscuit.

Drink down this hot tea.

It's good for you.

And stop talking.

I know what you did, you young husky." Bobby laughed, and sipped the steaming tea.
Jimmy always insisted that he would have gone into the water anyhow when the ice turned over, and therefore had no choice, and deserved no credit for what he did, but that Bobby did a very brave act.