And though it looks as if there were a bar, there may be plenty of water for us for, with such a sea as this, it would break in three fathoms of water and, as we don't draw more than two, we may get over it.

At any rate, it is our only hope." "It gives us a chance, if we strike," the lieutenant said, "for it will be comparatively calm water, inside the bar.

Those who can swim should have no difficulty in getting ashore.

The others might do so, on wreckage.

Her masts are sure to come out of her, if she strikes heavily." "I shall be obliged if you will go up to the foretop, Hardy, and con the brig in; but mind you, come down before we get to the white water.