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"Mr. Holdsworth," said the General, "will you not let me watch whilst you get some sleep? You have been up now for nearly three nights running, and I beg you to consider the preciousness of your life to us all."
"I am much obliged to you, General. I'll do as you ask me. Johnson, come aft and relieve Winyard here. Keep a sharp look-out, my lads, and wake me up if the breeze freshens. " He seated himself in the bottom of the boat, rested his head upon a thwart, and in a few moments was fast asleep.