On the whole he preferred the hazards of the land to those of the sea.

He knew better how to deal with them.

He was more at home in the wilderness than on salt water.

Yet a brave heart was alike in either place.
"We'd better take it very easy, lads," said the captain.

"Not much rowing now, and save our strength for the later hours of the night." "Why ?" asked Robert.
"Because the storm, although it has gone, is still hanging about in the south and may conclude to come back, assailing us again.