How far do you suppose ?" "That is more than I can tell; may be four hundred miles." "And how long do you think it will take us to get there, assuming it to be four hundred miles ?" "Well, on this tack and with this breeze--you see, sir, the wind has fallen off a good deal since sunrise--with this breeze, about eight days." "Eight days!" I exclaimed, in consternation.

"Eight days! and I don't think we have food and water enough for two.

Come with me below, Ramon, and let me see how much we have left.".