specie! Make note of her poseetion, Mr. Gissing!" He hastened to
gather his papers, the log, a chronometer, and a large canister
of tobacco.

"The Deil's intil't," he said as he hastened to his boat. "I had
yon pragmateesm of yours on a lee shore. Two-three hours, I'd
have careened ye."

Gissing was ready with his megaphone. From the wing of the bridge
he gave the orders.

"Lower away!" and the boats dropped to the passenger rail.

"Avast lowering!" Each boat took in her roster of passengers, who
were in high spirits at this unusual excitement.

"Mind your painters! Lower handsomely!"

The boats took the water in orderly fashion, and were cast off.
Remaining members of the crew swarmed down the falls. The
bandsmen had a boat to themselves, and resumed their tune as soon
as they were settled.

Gissing, left alone on the ship, waved for silence.

"Look sharp, man!" cried Captain Scottie. "Honour's satisfied!
Take your place in the boat!"

The passengers applauded, and there was quite a clatter of camera
shutters as they snapped the Pomerania looming grandly above