CHAPTER FIFTEEN.
THE "GOOD SARAH'S" FORGET-ME-NOTS.
"Tell me, is there any danger ?" asked Mrs Gilmour, speaking quite calmly, in spite of her fears; for, although of a somewhat hasty disposition and apt to be put out at trifles, she was possessed of a strong, natural courage, which, as is the case with most of the so- called "tender sex," only displayed itself in great emergencies.

"You may disclose the worst.

I can bear it!" "Pooh!" grunted the Captain off-hand, rather impolitely.

"There's no `worst' to tell, ma'am.

All on board are quite safe, and will be put ashore securely as soon as the boats come off.