Dingo stood with his fore paws upon the taffrail, and appeared as much as any to be bidding the adventurous party farewell.
When the boat pushed off, those who were left on board the "Pilgrim" made their way slowly to the bows, from which the most extensive view was to be gained.
The captain's voice came from the retreating boat,-
"A sharp look-out, Dick; a sharp look-out; one eye on us, one on the ship!"
[Illustration: The Captain's voice came from the retreating boat. Page 72]
[Illustration: "I must get you to keep your eye upon that man " Page 73.]
"Ay, ay, sir," replied the apprentice.
By his gestures the captain showed that he was under some emotion; he called out again, but the boat had made such headway that it was too far off for any words to be heard.
Dingo broke out into a piteous howl.
The dog was still standing erect, his eye upon the boat in the distance. To the sailors, ever superstitious, the howling was not reassuring. Even Mrs. Weldon was startled.