I sent you word I should be here before sunrising.

Are you ready to sail ?" "Quite ready, sir." "Then cast off at once," and immediately there was movement all through the boat--the sound of setting sail, the lifting of the anchor, the rush of steam, and the hoarse melancholy voices of the sailors.

Then the man laid his hand on the wheel, and with wind and tide in her favor, the yacht was soon racing down the great North Sea.
"It is Yoden's time at the wheel, sir," said the Captain.

"If so be he is wanted." "He is not wanted yet.

I am going to take her as far as the Hoy--if it suits you, Captain." "Take your will, sir.