`` I reckon I 'll try it , '' said Benjamin after a final scrutiny . `` If a squall does come up , we 'll have to run for the shore mighty quick , that 's all . '' They launched the boat speedily ; as there was no wind , they had to row . As they pulled out , Braithwaite and Leon came down the road and began to launch the Murray boat . `` If dem two gits caught in a squall dey 'll hav a tam , '' grinned Mosey Louis . `` Dat Leon , he do n't know de fust ting ` bout a boat , no more dan a cat ! '' Benjamin came to anchor close in , but Braithwaite and Leon kept on until they were further out than any other boat . `` Reckon dey 's after cod , '' suggested Xavier . The mackerel bit well , but Benjamin kept a close watch on the sky . Suddenly he saw a dark streak advancing over the water from the northwest . He wheeled around . `` Boys , the squall 's coming ! Up with the anchor -- quick ! '' `` Dere 's plenty tam , '' grumbled Mosey Louis , who hated to leave the fish . `` None of de oder boats is goin ' in yit . '' The squall struck the boat as he spoke . She lurched and staggered . The water was tossing choppily . There was a sudden commotion all through the fleet and sails went rapidly up . Mosey Louis turned pale and scrambled about without delay .
Benjamin was halfway XXXXX the shore before the sail went up in the Murray boat .
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