Then, had you been there, you might have heard such shouts or encouraging words from the boys to their crews as—
“Up with her now!”
“Cheerily does it!”
“Hurrah, men! Hurrah!”
“We’re winning!” from Charlie.
“We’ll beat them, boys!” from Walter.
“Touch her up!”
“Merrily goes it!” etc.
And Walt’s boat had soon forged ahead at least two lengths, then—
“Now, lads,” roared Charlie—“now, lads, give them fits! We’ve got to win.”