Soon as the signal comes, we shall push off.

Awkward bit o' country, sir; six miles' row before you can find a place to land." "Very awkward, but they have to find a place to land their spirits, Mr Gurr, and if we don't soon have something to show we shall be called to account." "Very unlucky, sir.

Seems to me like going eel-fishing with your bare hand." "Worse.

You might catch one by accident." "So shall we yet, sir.

These fellows are very cunning, but we shall be too many for them one of these days." "Dear me! Dear me!" said the little lieutenant after a few more turns up and down.