| Author: | Captain Mayne Reid | ISBN: | 1230003286906 |
| Publisher: | anamsaleem | Publication: | June 20, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Captain Mayne Reid |
| ISBN: | 1230003286906 |
| Publisher: | anamsaleem |
| Publication: | June 20, 2019 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Excerpt
and dimensions of a boat with rowers in it, followed by a bright strip of foam.
Pepe threw himself suddenly a plat ventre, in fear that he might be seen by those on the water; but from the elevated position which he occupied, he was able to keep his eye upon the boat without losing sight of it for a single instant.
Just then the noises ceased, and the oars were held out of water, motionless, like some sea-bird, with wings extended, choosing a spot upon which to alight. In the next instant the rowing was resumed, and the boat headed directly for the shore of the bay.
"Don't be afraid!" muttered the coast-guard, affecting to apostrophise the rowers. "Don't be afraid, my good fellows--come along at your pleasure!"
The rowers, in truth did not appear to be at all apprehensive of danger; and the next moment the keel of the boat was heard grinding upon the sand of the beach.
"Por Dios!" muttered the sentinel in a low voice; "not a bale of goods! It is possible
Excerpt
and dimensions of a boat with rowers in it, followed by a bright strip of foam.
Pepe threw himself suddenly a plat ventre, in fear that he might be seen by those on the water; but from the elevated position which he occupied, he was able to keep his eye upon the boat without losing sight of it for a single instant.
Just then the noises ceased, and the oars were held out of water, motionless, like some sea-bird, with wings extended, choosing a spot upon which to alight. In the next instant the rowing was resumed, and the boat headed directly for the shore of the bay.
"Don't be afraid!" muttered the coast-guard, affecting to apostrophise the rowers. "Don't be afraid, my good fellows--come along at your pleasure!"
The rowers, in truth did not appear to be at all apprehensive of danger; and the next moment the keel of the boat was heard grinding upon the sand of the beach.
"Por Dios!" muttered the sentinel in a low voice; "not a bale of goods! It is possible
