CHAPTER IV. 

But no--he surely is not dreaming. Another minute makes it clear, A scream, a rush, a burning tear, From Inez' cheek, dispel the fear That bliss like his is only seeming. 

Washington Alston. 

A moment of appalled surprise succeeded the instant when Harry and Rose first ascertained the real character of the vessel that had entered the haven of the Dry Tortugas. Then the first turned toward Jack Tier, and sternly demanded an explanation of his apparent faithlessness. 

"Rascal," he cried, "has this treachery been intended? Did you not see the brig and know her?" 

"Hush, Harry--_dear_ Harry," exclaimed Rose, entreatingly. "My life for it, Jack has _not_ been faithless." 

"Why, then, has he not let us know that the brig was coming? For more than an hour has he been aloft, on the look-out, and here are we taken quite by surprise. Rely on it, Rose, he has seen the approach of the brig, and might have sooner put us on our guard." 

"Ay, ay, lay it on, maty," said Jack, coolly, neither angry nor mortified, so far as appearances went, at these expressions of dissatisfaction; "my back is used to it. If I did n't know what it is to get hard raps on the knuckles, I should be but a young steward. But, as for this business, a little reflection will tell you I am not to blame." 

"Give us your own explanations, for without them I shall trust you no longer." 

"Well, sir, what good would it have done, _had_ I told you the brig was standing for this place? There she came down, like a race-horse, and escape for you was impossible. As the wind is now blowin', the Molly would go two feet to the boat's one, and a chase would have been madness."  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Which characters are most important?
2. What are the names of the main characters?
3. Who are the protagonists?
Q2:
1. Was there someone with nightmares?
2. Did someone have bad dreams?
3. Did nightmares plague anybody?
Q3:
1. Did Jack keep his faith?
2. Did Jack's faith remain with him?
3. Did Jack refuse to abandon his faith?
Q4:
1. What instruction did Harry receive from Rose?
2. What did Rose tell Harry to do?
3. What command did Rose give Harry?
Q5:
1. Where were Rose and Harry?
2. What ws Harry and Rose's location?
3. Where could you find Rose and Harry?
Q6:
1. What was the vessel's location?
2. Where was the vessel?
3. What region was the vessel in?
Q7:
1. For how long did Harry and Rose have eyes on the ship?
2. How long had Rose and Harry been watching the ship?
3. For how much time had the ship been surveyed?
Q8:
1. What sort of attitude did Jack have?
2. What was Jack acting like?
3. What was Jack's behavior like?
Q9:
1. Did the wind blow?
2. Were there gusts of wind?
3. Was it quite windy?
Q10:
1. Would it have been smart to give chase?
2. Would a pursuit have been a good idea?
3. Did it seem wise to give chase?
Q11:
1. What was Jack's family name?
2. What last name was attributed to Jack?
3. State Jack's family name.
Q12:
1. Did going into the boat make Harry and Rose happy?
2. Were Harry and Rose feeling good about entering the boat?
3. Did Harry and Rose feel happy as they stepped into the boat?
Q13:
1. How did Harry and Rose feel when they went into the boat?
2. How did going into the boat make Harry and Rose feel?
3. What were Harry and Rose's emotions regarding getting in the boat?
