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Hands , about ship . '' The vessel 's head was put off-shore , and with a smart breeze we walked away fast from the land . At twelve o'clock the captain proposed standing inshore again , but Bramble refused . At three o'clock he became very uneasy , and expostulated with Bramble , who replied , `` Well , sir , I 'm doing all for the best , but if you are afraid -- '' `` Afraid ? '' cried the captain ; `` afraid of what , I should like to know ? No , I 'm not afraid , but it appears to me that we ought to make the land again before night . '' `` I 'll answer for knowing where we are , sir , if that is your reason ; at all events , I wish to stand out till six o'clock . ''