Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879 · Boston : Ticknor · leaf 55
t on thestep below, took hold of the end of the boatwhich was towards him. He did not pull itany, but held it gently, so as not to interferemuch with Henrys fixing the mast, but onlyso that he should be all ready to take it assoon as it should be finished. Nathan, seeing this movement, took hold… … THE SHIP QUESTION. 47 any rate lie could not do any thing more nowwhile the boys were holding upon the boat.So he let go, and Rollo and Nathan began topull, against each other. Rollo/ said Nathan. Nathan, said Rollo. Just at this moment the mast and the rud-der, which were the parts of the boat…
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