You must, of course, take watch and watch, night and day.

You must remember that not only is it most important that a native should be captured, but you must be on your guard against an attack on yourselves.

It is quite conceivable that a party may come down to see if there are any of us in the village.
"In case of attack, you must gather in one hut, and fire three shots as a signal to us; a musket shot will be fired in return.

When you hear it, every man must throw himself down, for the guns will be already loaded with grape, and I shall fire a broadside towards the spot where I have heard your signal.
"As soon as the broadside is fired, make down to the shore, occupy a house close to the water, and keep the Malays off till the boats come ashore to fetch you off.

Your crew has been very carefully picked.