Very well! When the moon is new, high-water's at twelve o'clock, and along this coast sunset's about six hours later.

If we wait for noon-to-morrow, it will be four or five o'clock before we get on board the wreck--I understand the tide doesn't leave her until about four hours' ebb.

If we push across the bar to-night, we'll see her at daybreak and can make our plans for getting to work." Lister agreed.

Expenses were heavy and it was important they should not lose a day.

Moreover, Cartwright had hinted that he expected them to run risks, and Lister had promised Barbara to help him out.