"So do I," was the answer.
Captain Spang and his mate were again in the boat. As they were on the point of starting, a loud whine and violent barking sounded from the deck, and Prussian showed his one eye over the railing.
"Stay where you are!" cried Tönnes. "We shall be back soon."
But the dog did not understand him. Perhaps he had his doubts; no one can say. He sprang overboard; Tönnes seized him by the ear, and hauled him into the boat.
And then the two men and the dog ventured back to the abandoned vessel.
This time the old man climbed on board without assistance.
Prussian whined in the boat.
"Throw that dog up to me!" cried the master.
Tönnes did so.
"Shall I come up and help you?" he called out.