what circumstance occured that the narrator was the only man on deck when Leggattt grips the rope

Question

did he take watch just because the other men were tired and didn't get any sleep the night before?

Asked by ivonne z #266189 on 9/6/2012 12:41 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 9/6/2012 2:08 PM

Answered by Aslan on 9/6/2012 2:08 PM

He wanted to surprise the men and give them a rest while the sailing ship awaits a favorable wind.