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The bow-man of the first sheared through the mizzen-sheet with his cutlass, and boarding over the stern with three or four others, made a rush upon Dan'l as he let go the helm and turned to face them; while the second boat's crew opened with a dozen musket-shots, firing high at the sails and rigging.
But he could see nothing, and he was beginning, with throbbing heart, to believe that he was too late that the wretched man had been swept away before he climbed over, when he caught sight of something just below the surface. "Here, boat, quick!" he cried; and the bow-man struck his hook into the side, and sent the gig flying through the water.
It was so dark that Bob could only dimly make out the round buoy, towards which the gig passed over the water like a shadow. "Can you see him?" cried the lieutenant, who was once more by Bob Roberts' side. "No, sir; there's no one here," said the bow-man.
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