Ludar had been busy, clearing the decks and bringing back to order the confusion left by the late battle.

There was nothing for me to do.

Therefore, with beating heart I walked forward once more.
She turned at my coming and greeted me frankly.
"Welcome, messmate," said she.

"Is all well ?" "All is well," said I.

"The Captain has done the work of ten men, and nought is left for me and you but to look ahead." "And he is resting ?" asked she.