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But it was all achieved under the influence of pure animal spirits , for the rum supplied afforded but a thimbleful to each . The consequence was that there were no headaches the following morning , and the men were up by break of day as fresh and light as larks . A feeling of sadness , however , gradually crept over the band as the dawn advanced and the schooner prepared for her departure . By six o'clock the flood-tide turned , and a few minutes later all the sailors were aboard , hoisting the sails and anchor , while the men stood silently on the beach where they had just parted from their guests . `` Good-bye once more , Mr Stanley ; good-bye , Mr Morton , '' said the captain , as he stepped into his boat . `` I wish you a pleasant winter and a good trade . '' `` Thank you , thank you , captain , '' replied Stanley ; `` and do n't forget us out here , in this lonely place , when you drink the health of absent friends at Christmas time . ''