Let the men go on as before up aloft, and let the rest of the men show their white heads and pigtails at the bulwarks as if they were wondering who the strangers were.

Good pressure of steam below ?" "Yes, sir, almost too much," said the lieutenant, after communication with the engine-room.
"Not a bit," said the captain, rubbing his hands.

"We shall want it soon." My heart began to beat as they passed on, and I wondered what would be the first steps taken.

But I did not forget my promise.

My duties were about nil, and as soon as I had seen the men staring over the bulwarks, and noted that the sham repairs to the rigging were steadily going on, I ran down the companion-way, and breathlessly told Barkins and Smith.
"Then there are four of them, Smithy," cried Barkins.