"We shall see in a minute or two what is best to be done, Mr. Robson. We're running directly for the sail."
"It's not a boat, sir!" cried Mr. Robson, after a while.
"Not a boat?"
"No."
"What, then?"
"A raft."
"You're right," said the captain, after another look. "A raft, sure enough, and what's more, is that there are people on it. Order out two boats."
"Yes, sir."
"They must start for the raft at once."
"Instantly, sir."