The fog had in a great degree cleared off, and day began to break as they approached the stairs leading to the Parliament House.

Though this was not what they desired, inasmuch as the light added to the risk they would have run in landing the powder, it enabled them to ascertain that no one was on the watch.
Running swiftly in towards a sort of wharf, protected by a roofed building, Catesby leapt ashore, and tied the skiff to a ring in the steps.

He then desired Fawkes to hand out the powder as quickly as he could.

The order was promptly obeyed, and in a few minutes several barrels were on the strand.
"Had you not better fetch Keyes to help us, while I get out the rest ?" observed Fawkes.
Catesby assented, and hurrying to the house, found Keyes, who was in great alarm about them.

He instantly accompanied the other to the wharf, and by their united efforts the powder was expeditiously and safely removed..