| In the meantime the crew had come aft to take in the mainsail and gaff-topsail. |
| I wanted to take in the gaff-topsail also, but Bob would not hear of such a thing. |
| And raising me in his arms he laid me on the folds of the gaff-topsail, which lay upon the deck near the tiller. |
| What a head to the gaff-topsail, as long as that of the mainsail itself! |
| Man fore-clew-garnets, flying jib down haul, topgallant sheets, and gaff-topsail gear. |
| I got hold of the gaff-topsail yard and run it under his arms, and threw a rope over him, and sung out 'Hold on, Greenleaf! |
