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But I calmed them down by reminding them that they had taken some of our frigates , and that it was only to be expected that we should take some of theirs in return . '' The captain gave me a side-berth in the little cabin , occupied generally , I found , by one of the mates . It was somewhat close , but I was soon asleep , and slept soundly until daylight the next morning . By noon a breeze sprang up from the eastward , and under all sail we stood away to the southward . By nightfall we were well in with the French coast , but farther to the west than I expected . `` The tide will soon make in shore , and we must beat back to the eastward , '' observed the skipper . `` You must n't hope , howsomdever , young gentleman , to get ashore till to-morrow morning . ''