seaworthy!" There was a fierce rush, in which she joined.

She was knocked down.

A strong hand dragged her to her feet.

It was Coke, swearing horribly.
She saw Hozier leap against the flood of men.
"D--n you, the woman first!" she heard him say, and he sent the leaders of the mob sprawling over the hatches of the forehold.
Coke, almost carrying her in his left arm, butted in among the crew like an infuriated bull.

Some of the men, shamefaced, made way for them.