If it has never been discovered all these years, it may never be discovered." "You forget the boat we found on the beach," I reminded her.
"It was a seal-hunting boat," she replied, "and you know perfectly well that if the men had escaped they would have been back to make their fortunes from the rookery.

You know they never escaped." I remained silent, undecided.
"Besides," she added haltingly, "it's your idea, and I want to see you succeed." Now I could harden my heart.

As soon as she put it on a flattering personal basis, generosity compelled me to deny her.
"Better years on the island than to die to-night, or to-morrow, or the next day, in the open boat.

We are not prepared to brave the sea.

We have no food, no water, no blankets, nothing.