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Then I laughed silently to myself as I thought of how fond I was of leaning over the bulwarks and talking to old Bob Hampton when he had the watch, and listening to his sea-tales about storms and pirates. "How ready one is to find fault with people one doesn't like," I said to myself. "I beg your pardon," said Mr Preddle. "I didn't speak, sir." "No; but I had gone into a brown study.
I drew back, but I was still near enough to hear every word that was said as the pistol was passed through by Mr Frewen. "Take it, and be careful. When it is light, you had better make sure that there is no moisture in the chambers." "But when are we going to try and do something?" said Mr Preddle, in quite an ill-used tone. "I thought you were going to saw out one of these boards."
"Yes; I feel that, sir," replied Mr Brymer, "but can either of you suggest a plan?" They both answered "No." Then Mr Frewen spoke out "There is only one plan. We must wait till toward morning, and then quietly row close to the ship, climb on board, and make a brave attack, and hope to succeed." "Yes," said Mr Preddle, "and if we fail we shall have done our duty. Yes, we must fight."
"Or if Mr Preddle would only use those bellows of his on the sails," said her brother, smiling. "Why, you're ever so much better," I said quickly, "or you wouldn't joke like that." "Yes," he said with a sigh, "I feel better. Mr Frewen's doing me good, or else it's this lovely soft, warm air." "Oh, we shall have him running ashore in New Zealand like a stag, Miss Denning," I cried, getting up.
Then they had passed on, and all was silent again, with Mr Preddle still watching the fish. "`But take care, my friend, take care. That's what he said," I thought to myself; "I know French enough for that. Take care of what? And why does he call Walters `my friend'? He's only a common sailor, and a midshipman even in a merchantman oughtn't to be friends in that way with the men."
Off with you, Mr Preddle. Now, Hampton, we must either get that boat on board, or save all we can, and then she must be stove in." "Which would be a pity, sir," said Bob Hampton. "She's heavy, and we're few, but I think if you'll help get out all you can from her, water-breakers and sech, I can slew round the yard, and rig up tackle as 'll do the job." "Right! Up with you!
"Perhaps your two young gentlemen would like to see them." "To be sure they would," said the doctor. "Let me introduce them. Let me see, your name is " "Preddle Arthur Preddle." "To be sure, you told me last night in the cabin. Then here are two of our embryo captains, Mr " "Nicholas Walters," said my companion, trying to speak gruffly. "And " "Alison Dale."
"I know it is a great deal to ask of you, my lad, and I would say, do not expose yourself to much risk. We should be, as you say, ready to pick you up." "I don't see why he shouldn't go," drawled Mr Preddle. "One boy stole the arms and ammunition away, so it only seems right that another boy should go and steal no, I don't mean steal get them back." "Will you go, Mr Preddle?" said the mate.
I turned to look toward the forecastle, near which Mr Frewen was standing with Mr Brymer, and they were evidently listening attentively, while Mr Preddle and Mr Denning were close up to the bulwarks on the starboard side, I being to port.
I should try and find out which was the cabin Jarette uses, for the arms would be there, and then I should tie some guns " "And cartridges," whispered Mr Preddle, excitedly. "Oh yes, I shouldn't forget them. I'd tie 'em together and lower them down out of the window. He's sure to have the captain's cabin, and the window will be open, ready." "Bravo!" cried Mr Preddle. "Oh dear!
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