Theyshovedoff，presently，Tomincommand，HuckattheafteroarandJoeattheforward。Tomstoodamidships，gloomy—browed，andwithfoldedarms，andgavehisordersinalow，sternwhisper：
\"Luff，andbringhertothewind！\"
\"Aye—aye，sir！\"
\"Steady，steady—y—y—y！\"
\"Steadyitis，sir！\"