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By the utmost exertions , we saved ourselves from being carried out to sea , and were glad to reach the leewardmost point of the island , where we came-to , and prepared to pass another night , more uncomfortable than the first , for we were loaded up to the gunwale , and had only a choice among logs and sticks for a resting-place . As things now are , many masters are obliged to sail without knowing anything of their crews , until they get out at sea . As soon as supper was over and the kids cleared away , and each one had taken his smoke , we seated ourselves on our chests round the lamp , which swung from a beam , and each one went to work in his own way , some making hats , others trowsers , others jackets , etc ., etc .; and no one was idle . This was the best consolation " Sails " had to offer , but it did not seem to be just the thing the carpenter wanted ; for , during several days , he was very much dejected , and bore with difficulty the jokes of the sailors , and with still more difficulty their attempts at advice and consolation , of most of which the sailmaker 's was a good specimen . We took the loss of our beef very easily , consoling ourselves with the recollection that the cabin had more to lose than we ; and chuckled not a little at seeing the remains of the chicken-pie and pan-cakes floating in the scuppers .