"Certainly, if he is not asleep, as to which I will investigate," was the reply.  "It will not harm him to see you," continued Hamilton; "on the contrary, it may do him good.  For I fancy that he wishes to arrange certain matters with you, and when he has done that he will perhaps be able to compose himself and give himself a chance.  Not that I think there is much hope for him; I tell you that candidly.  But for pity's sake don't let your manner to him betray the fact that we are taking a very serious view of his case.  If we can get him ashore, and into the hospital alive, he may perhaps pull round; so pray shove ahead with your repairs as fast as possible, and carry on like fury when you fill away again."