Frank was the first to regain his voice.
"God bless you, Fred; I knew you'd come."
"You knew, Frank?"
"I did."
"But how?"
"I dreamt you would. That is all. And night after night I dreamt that dream again. It is all God's merciful providence, Fred. Heigho! I feel so happy now."
"But how weak you are! Come into the boat and seat yourself. Captain Cawdor, we'll stick to the boat a bit; the men can go with you."
"Take a pull of this flask, my lad," said the captain in kind tones to Frank.
"Oh, thank you; no, sir!" he answered. "I have sworn never to touch that."
"As you please, boy; but go and sit down."