Unless the wind freshens I think she is safe.

The other two were on the opposite tack, ten or twelve miles away to the west.

The schooner was heading after them, but was at least fifteen miles from them." "She is very fast in a light wind like this, they say." "Well, if she should catch them, they ought to be able to beat her off, Jacques, as they are two to one.

So far I think your chance of getting your three shares is a good one." "Maybe, lad.

I have not had much luck so far.