I put three or four spokes over to counteract a sheer toward the wind on the part of the _Ghost_, and then steadied her.
Wolf Larsen was still waiting an explanation, and I pointed down to my knees.
"You will observe there," I said, "a slight trembling.

It is because I am afraid, the flesh is afraid; and I am afraid in my mind because I do not wish to die.

But my spirit masters the trembling flesh and the qualms of the mind.

I am more than brave.

I am courageous.