But I feel quite sure they have been picked up.

They could row, and they could get further into the course of vessels than we were.

We'll find them when we get ashore." The captain was a hopeful man, but I could not feel as cheerfully as he spoke.

All that I could say was: "Poor Corny!" He did not answer me, but went away; and soon, in spite of all my doubts and fears, I fell asleep.
The next time I woke up, I got out of my hammock, and found I was pretty much all right.

My clothes had been dried and ironed, I reckon, and were lying on a chest all ready for me.