"Yes, captain."
"Come ashore in the tender, and set us on board!"
"Ay, ay, sir!"
The small boat soon reached the landing; and our friends were soon alongside the "Nancy Lee," and quickly on board.
"Now, Bob," said Capt. Coffin, "have you got hot coffee and biscuit ready?"
"Yes, captain, all ready, and humming hot on the stove."
"Well, then, we will go below, Bob, and you can serve it in the cabin; for it is well to get something hot down before facing this damp morning air."
After each had drunk a good hot mug of strong coffee without milk, and eaten a good large sea-biscuit, Capt. Coffin and Tom appeared again on deck, and preparations were made to get under way.
"Have you got the stops off of the mainsail, Bob?"
"Yes, captain: they are all off."