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We were beginning to do so , when the wind fell , and instead we again hoisted the fore-topsail . Jim owned that while he fancied he was looking out his legs gave way and that he had sunk down on the deck . `` Take care that the same does n't happen when you are steering , or worse consequences may follow , '' I remarked . He now let me take my nap , and when I awoke he said that we had had a famous run ; but towards noon the wind dropped , and it became towards evening a stark calm . This lasted all night and far into the next day . `` Peter , do you know if there 's a prayer-book aboard ? '' asked Jim .