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However , his moral energy enabled him to drive back his fears to the bottom of his heart . The next day , February 22d , the breeze appeared to decrease a little in the morning , but Dick Sand did not trust in it . He was right , for in the afternoon the wind freshened again , and the sea became rougher . Toward four o'clock , Negoro , who was rarely seen , left his post and came up on the forecastle . Dingo , doubtless , was sleeping in some corner , for it did not bark as usual . Negoro , always silent , remained for half an hour observing the horizon . Long surges succeeded each other without , as yet , being dashed together .