We shall want every oar, as well as our sails, to get away when we are once outside.
I do not think we have much chance of finally beating them off if we stop and fight here.

But if we can do so for a time, and can manage to creep out of the harbour, all may be well." When daylight fairly broke they were able to make out their enemy.

The vessels were of all sizes, from long, low craft, carrying great sails and long banks of oars, down to boats of a few tons burden.

All seemed crowded with men.
"None of them are anything like as high out of the water as the Bonito," the captain said, "and they will find it very difficult to climb up our sides.

Still the odds against us are serious, but we shall give them a warmer reception than they expect.