 Now observe the hom-moc, a little north of it, looking like a shadow in the horizon — 'tis a hill far inland. If we keep that light open from the hill, we shall do well — but if not, we surely go to pieces." "Let us tack again!" exclaimed the lieutenant....  The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea - Sida 57efter James Fenimore Cooper - 1823Obegränsad förhandsgranskning - Om den här boken
 | James Fenimore Cooper - 1824 - 924 sidor
...been as sudden as it was certain, when the clear voice of the stranger was heard warning them of their danger, and inciting them to their duty. The vessel...from the hill, we shall do well — but if not, we sorely go to pieces." " Let us tack again ! " exclaimed the lieutenant. The pilot shook his head, as... | |
 | 1832 - 478 sidor
...may know it from the star near it by its sipfcing, at times, in the ocean. Now observe the humr»oc, a little north of it, looking like a shadow in the...not, we surely go to pieces." '• Let us tack again I" exclaimed the lieutenant. The pilot shook his head, as he replied — " There is no more tacking... | |
 | Novelist - 1839 - 570 sidor
...southern headland?" returned the jilot ; " you may know it from the star near it— by its sinking it times, in the ocean. Now observe the hom-moc, a little...looking like a shadow in the horizon— 'tis a hill fir nland. If we keep that light open from the hill, we shall do well — but if not, we surely go... | |
 | Lord William Pitt Lennox - 1843 - 768 sidor
...light on the headland ?" said the captain, addressing a veteran seaman at the helm. " Now observe that shadow in the horizon ; 'tis a hill far inland. If...open from the hill, we shall do well ; but if not, we shall surely go to pieces. Silence all !" This warning effectually closed all discourse, and the hardy... | |
 | Half hours - 1847 - 580 sidor
...may know it from the star near it by its sinking, at times, in the ocean. Now observe the hummock, a little north of it, looking like a shadow in the...to pieces." " Let us tack again ! " exclaimed the lieutenant. The pilot shook his head, as he replied, " Thei-e is no more tacking or box-hauling to... | |
 | James Fenimore Cooper - 1853 - 498 sidor
...yon light on the southern headland ?" returned the pilot; "you may know it from the star near it—by its sinking, at times, in the ocean. Now observe the...go to pieces." " Let us tack again!" exclaimed the lieutenant. The pilot shook his head, as he replied — " There is no more tacking or box-hauling to... | |
 | Ludwig Herrig - 1854 - 580 sidor
...may know it from the Star near it by its sinkinj;, at times, in the ocean. Now observe the hummock, a little north of it, looking like a shadow in the horizon — 't is a hill tär inland. If we keep that light open from the hill, we shall do well — but if... | |
 | 1855 - 506 sidor
..."you may know it from the star near it by its sinking, at times, in the ocean. Now observe the hummoc, a little north of it, looking like a shadow in the...go to pieces." " Let us tack again !" exclaimed the lieutenant. The pilot shook his head, as he replied — " There is no more tacking or box-hauling to... | |
 | Rufus Wilmot Griswold - 1856 - 592 sidor
...from the star near it by its sinking, at times, in the ocean. Now observe the hummock, a little mirth of it, looking like a shadow in the horizon — 'tis a hill far inland. If wo keep thnt light open from the hill, we shall do well — but if not, we surely go to pieces." "... | |
 | Salem Town - 1857 - 524 sidor
...know it from the star near it, — by its sinking, at times, in the ocean. Now observe the hommock, a little north of it, looking like a shadow in the horizon ; — 'tis a-hill far inland. If we keep that light open from the hill, we shall do well ; but if not, we surely... | |
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