"We are pretty well accustomed to sleep on the hard ground." "I think we are going to have some bad weather," the man remarked, as they settled themselves on the nets.

"I hope it will be so, for then none of the boats will put out; and there will be no comments on my staying at home, instead of going out as usual.
"And now, good night, and good sleep to you!" "He is an honest-looking fellow," Terence said, when he had gone out, "and I have no doubt what his wife says of him is true; but it is not surprising that he held back at first.

It is not everyone that is prepared to run the risk of heavy punishment for the sake of his wife's relations.
"This is not by any means bad; these nets make a very comfortable bed." The next morning, at daybreak, the fisherman came in with a can containing hot coffee, two great slices of bread, and tin cups.
"Now, messieurs, when you have drank that I will stow you away.

We shifted most of the things yesterday, so as to make as comfortable a bed for you as may be." The nets were pulled off; and a mass of sails, ropes, and other gear appeared underneath.

One of the sails in the corner was pulled away, and showed a vacant space, some six feet long and four feet wide, extending down to the ground, which was covered by old nets.
"Now, messieurs, if you will get down there, I shall pile a couple of sacks over and throw the nets on the top, and there is no fear of your being disturbed.