There will be no working out that channel in the dark, even if we were unopposed." "But they must have managed to come in," Francis said.
"No doubt some of their comrades in the other barque, or people from the village, show a light out there to guide them in.

Besides, the wind is favourable to them and against us.

No, young sir, there is nothing to do but to wait.

In the morning, if there are but few of them, we will try to break through and gain the sea.

If there are many we will fight here, as then all hands will be available for the combat, while if we were rowing, half of them would be occupied with the oars.