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But that island was no mirage. Of this all hands were speedily convinced, and redoubled their efforts to pump the vessel and keep her afloat until they could reach it. Breakfast of biscuits steeped in coffee was partaken of on deck, then the steward spliced the main-brace.
Hardly half a mile now intervened between the _Peaceful_ and the island, but her rate of sailing was very slow, and she yawed about more than was agreeable.