Each frugal repast consists of nothing more than half a pint of good strong tea, green with a dash of black, and a couple of beef sandwiches.

The tea wakes him up directly.
Inspirited by the cup that cheers, he is roused to fresh vigor, and zestfully plies his paddle with wonted dexterity.
"Quarter to twelve .-- Captain Dane says that Boyton is now in mid- channel.

The tide has swept him north-easterly.

The French cliffs are dim.

The white cliffs of Dover are not yet visible to the naked eye.