So, sar, propose dat I go ashore, and dat I go down de bank five or six mile, and dere hide in de bush.

When your ship come down you hoist little white flag, so Sam sure ob de right ship.

If Sam tink de coast am clear he swim off.

If you no see Sam when you get fifteen mile down de riber, den you anchor, and at night send a boat ashore.

Sam come down to it for sure.' "So de matter was arranged.