We'll have to depend somewhat on the wind, for we can't row all that distance in time to make our provisions last.
Fortunately, I have a reliable pocket compass, so I can lay our course fairly accurately.

Now, Ned Scudd and Tim Flynn, step the mast and hoist the sail and we'll see how our craft behaves under canvas." The two sailors soon had the sail hoisted, and under the influence of a stiff breeze the gig shot rapidly ahead, the oars being shipped.

They had two pairs now, one the spare lot from the gig and the other from the boat Mr.Carr had commanded.
Captain Spark arranged his pocket compass on the stern seat near the tiller, and sitting there he directed the course of the small boat as nearly as he could toward the large island.

He and Mr.
Carr were to divide the watches of the day and night.

There would be four, of six hours each.