"I owe you a debt, madam.

Mr.
Smith, have the boat prepared at once to carry out my idea." "To leave the impression that an incompetent seaman had been in charge of it through the night, sir ?" "Exactly; the mast overboard, and the canvas stowed badly." "Yes, sir, a big sheet." "Bunch it so as to leave all the space possible; leave the jib set; it will help conceal the men.

Send Lieutenant Hutton here." "He will have command of the party ?" "Yes; let him pick his own men, and then report to me; arm them with a revolver apiece.

Be lively about it." He turned to us as Smith left the cabin.
"I cannot offer you much at this hour," he said genially, "but the boy has some hot coffee ready.

Bring on what you have, Joe.".