We shall be having the junks pass us." "Oh no, sir.

Ching is keen-sighted, and all the men are looking out very eagerly." "Ah, well, I hope they will not slip by.

They must not, Herrick.

There is one advantage in this darkness, though: they will not find us out." The darkness favouring the movement, and so as to save time, ready for any sudden emergency, he ordered the men to buckle on their cutlass-belts and pouches, while the rifles were hid handy.
"In case we want to board, Herrick." "Then you mean to board if there is a chance ?" I said.
"I mean to stop one of those junks from putting to sea, if I can," he replied quietly.

"The _Teaser_ having left us, alters our position completely.