Bohun looked at it as it swayed from starboard to port and from port to starboard, and then looked inquiringly at me.
"We can co it!" said I, without hesitation.

"Have you any spare rigging on board ?" "Yes, plenty! Down in the forward part of the sloop." I went below, and found a coil of rope which I believed would answer my purpose.

I brought it on deck, and began to reeve laniards for the shrouds.

I then procured a handspike and heaver, and went to work setting up the rigging by a "Spanish windlass." I had only once seen an operation of this kind performed; but having closely watched the process, I knew I could perform it successfully.

In this matter Bohun rendered me valuable aid.