He would tell all to save his skin, no doubt.
But now I told Thorgils how I needed to be back in Norton with all speed, and it sent a sort of chill through me to see him shake his head.
"There is need, truly," he said, "and all that may be done I will do.

But yestermorn we found that we had sprung a plank or two just above the waterline, as we were in a bad berth for shelter.

I made shift to get the ship to Tenby, but on one tack she leaks like a basket, and she must be repaired.

It will take all today, and maybe tomorrow; but it shall be done, if we have to work double tides, or to make a cobbler's job of it in haste.

I must be off therefore to see to it.