The master grew his lieutenant, the mariners his obedient ones.

Back he was at thirty, with a shipwreck who had seen many and knew how to toil with hands and with head.

Moreover, the great genius of the man shone in darkness.

He could encourage; he could bring coolness.
We tried to warp her off, but it was not to be done.

We cut away mast to lighten her, but more and more she grew fast to the bank, the waves striking all her side, pushing her over.