Again the men set to work.
"I hope they are towing," he said to the first mate.

"They would have no chance whatever of catching us, for our strong crew can take a vessel like the Swan through the water at twice the rate they could row their big ships.

I can't see the fellows in shore, can you ?" "No, Captain.

They are hid in the shadow of the land.

I can make out the others, but they are a long way farther off than when we started." "I expect we shall have the boats after us, Standing.