De men on deck was told to get de hatchway open when dey saw us coming, and so we hoped dat de pilot heard nufing.

Now we must head you up in a cask.

We hab bored some holes in it for de air.

Den we shall pile oder casks on de top and leabe you.
Dey are as likely as not to search de ship again when she goes past de forts, for de pilot will suspect dat it am possible dat you have come on board tonight.' "Me take my place in a big sugar cask.

Dey give me some water and some food, and den shut in de head ober me.