He looked for the watch, but could not see him.

Then he drew himself carefully up, and on his hands and knees passed to the starboard side and moved aft.
Doing so he saw the watch start up from the capstan where he had been resting, and walk towards him.

He did not quicken his pace.

He trusted to his ruse--he would impersonate Iberville, possessed as he was of the hat and cloak.

He moved to the bulwarks and leaned against them, looking into the water.