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On account of the wind."
We'll try."
The squall is close on us."
We'll sound, Master Doctor."
You could not even bring to."
Trust in God."
Take care what you say. Pronounce not lightly the awful name."
I will sound, I tell you."
Be sensible; you will have a gale of wind presently."
I say that I will try for soundings."
The resistance of the water will prevent the lead from sinking, and the
line will break. Ah! so this is your first time in these waters?"
"The first time."
"Very well; in that case listen, skipper."
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