He done say she is very flat on her bottom, and don't draw much water for her size," replied the negro.

"Dar's de end ob de bowsprit, massa!" he exclaimed at this moment.
"Way enough, cockswain!" said Christy sharply.

"Stern all!" The headway of the cutter was promptly checked, and she was set back a couple of lengths, when the order was given to the crew to lay on their oars.
"W'at's the matter, Massa Ossifer?
Arn't you gwine no furder ?" asked Quimp.
"I have seen enough of the Reindeer to satisfy me that she is there; and I have stopped the boat to give you a chance to make your escape," replied Christy.

"I don't want you to lose your head for the service you have rendered to me." "Dis nigger can't get away from here, massa," replied the boatman, looking about him.

"A feller can't swim a mile when de water's full ob alligators.