Go with them," he said to Ching.

"They may want an interpleter." "Yes, Ching interpleter.

Talk velly nice Inglis." "You can come if you like in my boat, Mr Herrick," said the lieutenant; and I jumped at the opportunity, but before I reached the side I turned, and saw Barkins and Smith looking gloomily on.
"Well, what are you waiting for ?" said Mr Reardon.
"Beg pardon, sir," I said; "I was only thinking that Mr Barkins and Mr Smith would be very glad to go ashore." "Of course they would, but I suppose you don't want to give up your place to them ?" "No, sir," I said; "but I will." "Oh, very well.

Here, Mr Barkins, Mr Smith; do you feel well enough to go in my boat ?" "Yes, sir," they cried together eagerly.
"Jump in, then." "Thank you, sir," cried Smith, and he mounted into the first boat; but Barkins hesitated a moment.
"Thank you, old chap," he whispered, "but I don't like to go." "Off with you," I said, and I hurried him forward.

"Shall I give you a leg up ?" I added, for he limped a good deal still.
"No, no; I don't want to let them see I'm lame.