When he awoke the motion of the vessel told him he was at sea, and he saw that it was broad daylight.

Leaping off the sofa, he saw by his watch that it was eight o'clock, and he was speedily on deck.

The mate was in charge.
"The captain turned in half an hour ago, sir.

Do you wish him to be called ?" "Certainly not.

Where are we now ?" "We are just passing between the island of Oleron and the mainland." "Oh, yes, I see.