Then the sky began to lighten a little, and although the wind did not materially abate in force it became more steady and equal.

Before noon, however, it had subsided so much that Moses suggested the propriety of continuing the voyage.

To this Van der Kemp agreed, and the floating anchor was hauled in; the large paddle was resumed by the hermit, and the dangerous process of turning the canoe was successfully accomplished.
When the mast was again set up and the close-reefed main and foresails were hoisted, the light craft bounded away once more before the wind like a fleck of foam.

Then a gleam of sunshine forced its way through the driving clouds, and painted a spot of emerald green on the heaving sea.

Soon after that Van der Kemp opened the lid, or hatch, of the forehold, and Spinkie, jumping out with alacrity, took possession of his usual seat beside the mast, to which he clung with affectionate tenacity.