"I am sure I congratulate you very heartily.

Of course, I have seen scores of races, and whenever there is any wind someone is always sure to lose a spar, and sometimes two or three will do so.

I don't think you need fear any of the boats behind." "No, yet I don't feel quite safe.

I have no fear of any of the cutters, but once round the Needles, it will be a broad reach, and you will see that the schooners will come up fast, and I have to allow them a good bit of time.

However, I think we are pretty safe.".