CHAPTER XIX.

“HOVELLING” _v._ WRECKING. The Contrast—The “Hovellers” defended—Their Services—The Case of 245 the _Albion_—Anchors and Cables wanted by a disabled Vessel—Lugger wrecked on the Beach—Dangers of the Hoveller’s Life—Nearly swamped by the heavy Seas—Loss of a baling Bowl, and what it means—Saved on an American Ship—The Lost Found—A brilliant example of Life-saving at Bideford—The Small Rewards of the Hoveller’s Life—The case of _La Marguerite_—Nearly wrecked in Port—Hovellers _v._ Wreckers—“Let’s all start fair!”—Praying for Wrecks