Here the hunters stored the ammunition-boxes they carried in the boats, and here, but a few feet from their noisy revels, I took possession of two boxes.
Next, to lower a boat.

Not so simple a task for one man.

Having cast off the lashings, I hoisted first on the forward tackle, then on the aft, till the boat cleared the rail, when I lowered away, one tackle and then the other, for a couple of feet, till it hung snugly, above the water, against the schooner's side.

I made certain that it contained the proper equipment of oars, rowlocks, and sail.

Water was a consideration, and I robbed every boat aboard of its breaker.