But I do hope there is no danger for the poor fishermen ?" Mr.Blair very quietly said-- "If their vessels were like ours there would be no fear.

We haven't an unsound rope or block, but many of the smacks are shockingly ill-found, and one rope or spar may cost a crew their lives if it's faulty.

The glass has gone down badly, and we are in for a gale, and a heavy one.
But my ship would be quite comfortable in the Bay of Biscay." A trampling on deck sounded.

"See if the ladies can look from the companion," said Tom Lennard.

"The sight should be splendid.