nearly noon before
The surgeon had to acknowledge that they were without food and water . `` If you can manage to send us a little , we shall be thankful , '' he shouted out . `` We have scarcely enough for another day for ourselves , '' was the alarming answer ; `` though we will share what we have when we get you on board . '' It was nearly noon before Mr Shobbrok thought it safe to haul up to the raft , when the surgeon and Tidy , exerting all their strength , and with the mate and Nub 's assistance , lifted the boatswain into the boat . The mate and Nub , with their young companions , cordially welcomed the surgeon and Tidy . `` We should have been more thankful to see you , had we food and water to offer , '' said the mate ; `` but we must pray that a shower may be sent down on us , and that we may fall in before long with a sword-fish or a bonito . '' The weather had somewhat moderated , and casting off from the raft , they put the boat 's head towards the shore .