Taking the helm, he put her before the wind, and was gratified to observe that she made very good headway.
The clock struck four, and he heard the footsteps of the watch upon the shore.
"Boat adrift!" shouted Ben, who was the officer of the watch.
The words were repeated several times, and in a few moments he heard Tim's voice summoning his crew.

Then the Butterfly dashed down upon him, and his hopes died within him.

But he had the presence of mind to crawl back again to the cabin; and when Tim came onboard, he had the appearance of being sound asleep, so that the chief did not suspect his treachery..