“That!” cried Captain Pratt; and starting up, he walked astern, and took a long look at the schooner. The boys followed him. They said nothing, but looked at the Antelope along with Captain Pratt.
XXIII.
Inspection of the Schooner.—Captain Pratt to the Rescue.—His Engines and his Industry.—Up she rises!—Who’ll go for Captain Corbet?
CAPTAIN Pratt was the first to break the silence.
“Wal,” said he, at last, “whar’s Corbet?”
“He’s home.”
“Home? Why don’t he do something?”
“Why, what can he do?”
“Do? Everything.”