Still, we'll have to do the best we can.
It's your watch, Mr.Carr.

Keep her as near as you can about as she is while this wind holds.

We'll have a bit to eat now." The captain dealt out the food and the supply of water.

The amount of the latter was very small, as they did not have many casks in which to store a supply for their voyage.

Still, no one complained, even Mr.Tarbill being too stunned by what he had done to find any fault.
The day passed slowly, and the breeze kept up.