They were constantly together now; and as Ruthven was also intended for the army, and would probably obtain his commission about the same time as Frank, they often talked over their future, and indulged in hopes that they might often meet, and that in their campaigns, they might go through adventures together.
Tide was low when they started.

They had nearly three miles to walk.
The pools in front of Deal and Walmer had often been searched, but they hoped that once round the Foreland they might light upon specimens differing from any which they had hitherto found.

For some hours they searched the pools, retiring as the tide advanced.

Then they went up to the foot of the cliffs, and sat down to open their cans and compare the treasures they had collected.

The spot which they had unwittingly selected was a little bay.