If we hear a hail, I will at once cut a good length of rope, and twist it round a barrel for us to hold on by.

But I don't think there is any chance of our being overhauled." "I agree with you in that respect; still, it is just as well to have our plans prepared, in case it should happen." They kept a vigilant watch through the night, without catching sight of any craft proceeding in the same direction as themselves.
It was still dark when the helmsman hailed the skipper: "I see the lights of Leith ahead," and later they passed the beacon fire that marked the entrance to the port.

Five minutes later Oswald and his companion, after paying the sum agreed on, stepped on shore.
"That danger is over.

I did not think that there was any real cause for fear.

I should like to see the earl, as his bands of horsemen ride in, today, with the news that they can hear nothing of us." "I should like to hit him just such a clout, with my staff, as I gave his two retainers," Roger said.