There were two men on board. One was at the helm, steering. The other, who had on a red flannel shirt, came to the side of the boat, and looked over toward the boys. We can just see the head of this man above the gunwale on the starboard side of the boat in the picture.
Antony calls for help. He receives none.
“Hallo! sail-boat!” said Antony.
“Hallo!” said the flannel shirt.
“Take us aboard of your boat,” said Antony; “we have got adrift, and have not got any oar.”
“We can’t take you on board,” said the man; “we have got beyond you already.”
“Throw us a rope,” said Antony.
“We have not got any rope long enough,” said the sailor.