You must excuse me for a few minutes." In half an hour the main halliards had been repaired, and the sail hoisted.

When other damages were made good the captain, with half his crew, went on board the lugger; and the two vessels sailed together for Jersey.

Terence and his companion had accompanied the captain.
"Now, gentlemen, you may as well come down with me into the cabin.
It is likely enough that you will be able to find some clothes, in Bontemps' chest, that will fit you.

He was a dandy, in his way.

At any rate, his clothes will suit you better than those you have on." They found, indeed, that the lugger's captain had so large a store of clothing that they had no difficulty, whatever, in rigging themselves out.