noon
Well , 't was a dreadful forenoon for Josiah ; one not to be forgotten . The boat rolled unceasingly , his head ached , and pulling the heavy cod made his back and shoulders lame ; also , he was wet and cold . The other boats scattered about the fishing grounds pulled up their anchors and started for home , but Captain Eri did not budge . At noon he opened his lunch basket again , and munched serenely . The sight of the greasy ham sandwiches was too much for the `` able seaman . '' He suffered a relapse and , when it was over , tumbled on the seat which encircled the cockpit and , being completely worn out , went fast asleep . The Captain watched him for a minute or two , smiled in a not unkindly way , and , going into the cabin , brought out an old pea jacket and some other wraps with which he covered the sleeper .