At ten o'clock they were less than a mile astern, one on either quarter.

The ship had long since been ready for action, and the men were now called to the guns; but the enemy did not open fire, but could, by the night glasses, be seen somewhat to shorten sail so as to keep about the same distance behind the Resolution.
"Cowardly dogs," the young captain said, "they do not mean to fight until the whole of their consorts come up.

However, we ought not to grumble, as every hour takes us so much nearer port." He then ordered the men to lie down by the guns and get what sleep they could until the enemy opened fire.

Jack and Graham, finding that there was nothing to be done, threw themselves into their hammocks, and slept till five o'clock in the morning.

They were then aroused, and went on deck.