She knew them all by name, and had several times come off from shore with a packet of tobacco for each man in her basket.

She had been quick in learning to steer, and her desire to know everything about the yacht had pleased the sailors, who were all delighted when they learned of her engagement to the owner.

The new hands, on learning the particulars, had naturally entered to some extent into the feeling of the others, and the alacrity with which every order was obeyed showed the interest felt in the chase.
As soon as the reef points were untied came the order: "Slack away the reef tackle, and see that the caring will run easy.
"Now up with the throat halliard.

That will do.
"Now the gaff a little more.

Belay there.
"Now get that topsail up from the sail locker.