If we were wrecked here you'd surely go down; it's too far from land." "I'm not expecting another wreck, nor am I hoping for it," said Robert.
"I'm thinking the land will be better for me.

I'll make good my escape there.

I've been uncommonly favored in that way.

Once I escaped from you and twice from the French and Indians, so I think my future will hold good." "Maybe it will, Peter.

As resolute an optimist as you ought to succeed.
If you escape after I deliver you to the plantation 'twill be no concern to me at all.