Easy in that boat," he shouted.

"We can't do it." A low murmur arose from both crews.
"Silence there!" shouted Gurr.

Then, more gently, "I don't want to give it up, but you can see for yourself, bo's'n, we can't do it." "No," came back abruptly.
"It would only be hindering her too.

No, Mr Raystoke, it's only our old bad luck, and common sense says it's of no use to fight again it." "Mr Gurr," said Archy excitedly, speaking with his eyes fixed on the sailing-boat.
"Yes, my lad, what is it ?" "Do you think it possible that yonder boat has had anything to do with the lugger ?" "Eh?
What ?" cried the master sharply.

"Haven't got a glass.