There are always a couple of gunboats lying there.

I fancy that they know us pretty well by this time, but sometimes as we go out they make us lie to, and come on board to see that we are not taking off suspected persons, and that any passengers we have tally with those on the manifest.

If they should take it into their heads to do that in the morning, it would be awkward; and I am anxious to get past without being seen.
Once out of gunshot I do not mind.

I fancy that we can show our heels to either of the gunboats." Leigh and Monsieur Flambard turned in.

The latter slept soundly, but Leigh went frequently on deck.
"She is doing well," the captain said gleefully, "she is going fully seven knots an hour.