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Six bells struck, and then once more the stars went out, and the sky changed from blue to dull grey.
"Very heavy rain will fall again presently," said Raymond to the leader of the mutineers, "and as the ship is well now in the counter current and out of danger, the chief would like to call his men alongside for a rest. But we'll tow you for another mile or so after the rain ceases -- if you wish it."