Both lots can make us out, and can see that we are gaining on them.
"Ah! I felt a breath of wind.

I did not expect it for an hour or two yet; but if the breeze springs up, we shall soon run away from them." Stopping and listening again, they could hear the sound of oars, from two directions.
"They are coming," the captain said.

"The beat is quicker than it would be if they were towing; besides, it is a great deal more distinct than it was.

I don't think they are more than a mile behind us.
"Ah! There is the wind again." There was a deep flapping sound, and a rattling of blocks, as the sails bellied out for a moment, and then fell against the masts again.

Captain Reuben went to the forecastle: "Keep it up, lads.