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`` I think that we have plenty of time for that , sir . You see we got up anchor at half-past six , and it is just twelve o'clock now . Another five hours should take us up to her if the wind holds at this . '' By two o'clock the topsails of the brigantine could be again made out from the deck . She was still working along shore , and was on their port bow . `` Another three hours and we shall be alongside of her , '' the skipper said ; `` and if I am not mistaken we shall come out ahead of her . '' `` There is one advantage in the course we are taking , Hawkins .