Editor of the St. James's Gazette.

Dear Sir,

I dedicate this little book to you. When you first gave me the chance of escaping from the unkindly work of political journalism, I used to think that your treatment of efforts which I thought extremely fine, was somewhat heartless. I am glad now that I have passed under your severe discipline, and I am proud to be one of the school of writers whose professional success is due to your help and training.

I am, Dear Sir,

Yours very faithfully,

James Runciman.

CONTENTS.

[AN OLD-SCHOOL PILOT.]1
[AN UGLY CONTRAST.]6
[THE FISHERWOMAN.]11
[THE VETERAN.]16
[THE HEROINE OF A FISHING VILLAGE.]22
[THE SILENT MEN.]27
[THE CABIN-BOY.]33
[THE SQUIRE.]40
[THE VILLAGE PREACHER.]47
[THE FISHER'S FRIEND.]52
[THE COASTGUARD.]57
[THE SUSPECTED MAN.]63
[THE RABBIT-CATCHER.]68
[THE GIANTS.]79
[THE COLLIER SKIPPER.]85
[IN THE BAY.]90
[THE SIBYL.]96
[A VOLUNTEER LIFE-BRIGADE.]102
[KEELMEN.]107
[BLOWN NORTH.]113
[NORTH-COUNTRY FISHERMEN.]118
[A LONG CHASE.]126
[HOB'S TOMMY.]131
[THE FAILURE.]151
[MR. CASELY.]169