Even lying there at anchor those fellows would not leave the crew alone.

There was too much at stake, and besides there must still remain a look-out ashore.

However it was a relief to know that the German had nothing of importance to communicate to Henley, no occasion even to come below.

Broussard sank back into a chair, watching the frightened negro hurry back and forth.

At last, satisfied that everything available had been produced, the former strode across to the table, jerked out a chair, and waved his hand toward me in invitation to join him.
"The lazy dog! 'T is likely all you will get, M'sieur.