I believe the answer is 3
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Answer:
This could mean/refer to as to if they don't get in trouble.
Explanation:
As they are on a boat, the captain is "soothing his children" they will "get ashore..." with a tone of little hope as suggested in the second stanza perceived as by someone else such as "the oiler" and "the cook".
Answer:
thanks....... :)..........
Either C or D but I think D is correct.