"Thank God, also, that you are living, my friend," answered the other. "I
expected only to find your body; but you do not seem to be much hurt."

"More than appears, Gar'ner; more than appears. My left leg is broken,
certainly; and one of my shoulders pains me a good deal, though it is
neither out of joint or broken. This is a sad business for a sealing
v'y'ge!"

"Give yourself no concern about your craft, Daggett--I will look to her,
and to your voyage."

"Will you stand by the schooner, Gar'ner?--Promise me that, and my mind
will be at peace."

"I do promise. The two vessels shall stick together, at all events, until
we are clear of the ice."

"Ay, but that won't do. _My_ Sea Lion must be filled up as well as your
own. Promise me _that_"

"It shall be done, God willing. But here comes Stimson; the first thing
will be to get you out of this spot."

Daggett was obviously relieved by Roswell's pledges; for, amid the
anguish and apprehensions of his unexpected state, his thoughts had most
keenly adverted to his vessel and her fortunes. Now that his mind was
somewhat relieved on this score, the pains of his body became more
sensibly felt. The situation of our party was sufficiently embarrassing.
The leg of Daggett was certainly broken, a little distance above his