"Yes," replied Spilett.

"All right!" said the seaman; "wait a bit; Neb is well able to carry help to his master.

If we venture into the channel, we risk being carried into the open sea by the current, which is running very strong; but, if I'm not wrong, it is ebbing.

See, the tide is going down over the sand.

Let us have patience, and at low water it is possible we may find a fordable passage." "You are right," replied the reporter, "we will not separate more than we can help." During this time Neb was struggling vigorously against the current.