“No.”

“Sure it is.”

“Well, I'll be———!” murmured Peabody fervently. “The fools—they'll never make it without a tug.”

“Couldn't never get a tug out there.”

“Here they come! Is it the surf-boat?”

“Not much. It's the big English boat. Surf-boat don't carry any sail.”

“They've cleared the piers! Must be a volunteer crew. What's the matter with 'em?”

“Too much sea—can't use the rudder. See there—rudder's up in the air.”

“Duke—Hi, wake up! They're coming, Duke!”

Buckingham groaned.