“How many of the men were saved?” he asked.
“Three,” replied the mate.
“Who were they?”
“Jack, Watson, and Smith.”
“Thank God!” said the captain fervently; “they are three of the men with families. And the passengers?”
“Both of them,” replied the mate.
“I’m glad of that. What are we on?”
“We built a raft,” said the mate, “from the wreckage.”
“You’re a capable man, Mr. Wright,” said the captain. “My head feels pretty level now. I fancy I can sit up.” And he proceeded to do so.
Sidney and Raymond and the three men gathered around the captain and expressed their delight at his recovery.