"And this morning, when I woke and saw that ship hove-to off the Wish, and old Piper told me she was a Frenchman, I just went down on my two knees and thanked God for His great mercies."
He blew his nose boisterously.
"Then I ran up my colours to tempt em ashore. And I've been waiting in hope ever since."
CHAPTER XXXVI
THE FIGHTING MAN
He clapped on his hat.
"And now the first thing to be done is to hold a Council of War with old Piper."
The boy looked up shyly.
"Could I have something to eat first, sir? I haven't tasted food for twenty-four hours."
The Parson fussed off to the cupboard.