Now the other man, the Frenchman.

Ay, ay, passengers first, and you have got to come.
Now, Amos! Now the seamen, and you last, friend Tomlinson." It was well that they had not very far to go, for the boat was weighed down almost to the edge, and it took the baling of two men to keep in check the water which leaked in between the shattered planks.

When all were safely in their places.

Captain Ephraim Savage swung himself aboard again, which was but too easy now that every minute brought the bows nearer to the water.

He came back with a bundle of clothing which he threw into the boat.
"Push off!" he cried.
"Jump in, then." "Ephraim Savage goes down with his ship," said he quietly.