Though somewhat larger, it was built on about the same lines as the _Dazzler_ which meant, above everything else, that it was built for speed.

The mainsail was so large that it was more like that of a racing-yacht, and it carried the points for no less than three reefs in case of rough weather.

Aloft and on deck everything was in place--nothing was untidy or useless.

From running-gear to standing rigging, everything bore evidence of thorough order and smart seamanship.
The _Reindeer_ came up slowly in the gathering twilight and went to anchor a biscuit-toss away.

French Pete followed suit with the _Dazzler_, and then went in the skiff to pay them a visit.