After pushing through the screen of foliage that almost closed the entrance to the creek, the boats rowed on for some distance.

For half a mile the width was but some fifteen yards, and the trees met in an arch overhead, then it widened considerably.
"This is just the sort of place," the lieutenant said to Harry, "where the rajah's prahus may be hidden away.

We had best go along as noiselessly as possible.

If we were to come upon them suddenly they might fire upon us, and that would bring on a general row.

If we should catch sight of them, it would be best to take the news to the captain, and let him act as he thinks fit." He ordered the men to cease rowing until the gig came alongside.
"Mr.Morrison," he said, "it seems to me that this is a likely place for the prahus to be hidden.