'"I was saying to myself, 'Sink--curse you! Sink!'" These were the words with which he began again.

He wanted it over.

He was severely left alone, and he formulated in his head this address to the ship in a tone of imprecation, while at the same time he enjoyed the privilege of witnessing scenes--as far as I can judge--of low comedy.

They were still at that bolt.

The skipper was ordering, "Get under and try to lift"; and the others naturally shirked.