We will blow the boats to tinder if they try to come in, and then we can load up with all the most valuable goods and slip out at night-time.

That is our only chance." The captain of the schooner jumped into the boat, and they again rowed out into the entrance.

He saw at once that the other's advice was the only one to be followed.

It would be impossible to beat off the shore before the schooner came up and while they were talking the frigate appeared round the other end of the island.

They therefore returned into the harbor.