"Should you, my fine fellow?" exclaimed the captain.
"I should, sir, just to see how it would seem."
"It would seem very uncomfortable, my boy; and I recommend you never to express such a wish again. Many shore people think there is something very fine and romantic about the sea, or even about a wreck; but half a day's experience would teach them better. For my part, I was very glad when I escaped the necessity of going to sea, even as master of a vessel."
"There is the new boat," interrupted Paul, as the Blowout rounded Dog Island, which had before concealed the new craft from their sight.
"Isn't she a ripper!" exclaimed John.
"Don't use such words, John," added Paul, in a low tone.
"She's a very fine boat," said John.
"She has a broad beam, but she looks as though she would sail well;" Paul continued.
"Keep her away a little; we will go on board of her if you like," said Captain Littleton.
Paul, though he would not have ventured on board of the new craft if he had been alone, ran the Blowout alongside of her, for he was satisfied that the presence of his friend would free him from the charge of trespass. John made fast the painter to the new boat, and the party leaped on board.