Once past that, we reckon we are at sea." "Eight hours going, at five knots.

It is nearly twelve now.

It will be daylight when we get there." "I hope that we shall be there before that, sir.

You have not allowed for the tide, nor for the wind increasing.

I reckon we shall be there by six, and day does not begin to break till an hour later.
"I want to get past without being seen.