It was unbelievable.

Even the stouthearted Captain and the faithful mate, blear-eyed and haggard from loss of sleep, were filled with wonder.
"I can't understand it," muttered Mr.Mott a dozen times that day, shaking his head in a bewildered sort of way.

"I can't understand how she did it.

By right, she ought to be at the bottom of the ocean, and here she is on top of it, same as ever." "Do you believe in God, Mr.Mott ?" asked the Captain solemnly.
"I do," said Mr.Mott emphatically.

After a moment he added: "I've been a long time coming to it, Captain Trigger, but I do.