In the morning you wait till the sun has been up an hour, then come to this spot and wait for me.

I shall start at daybreak, but I have a lot further to walk than you have, so I shan't be there before you.

If we find your people haven't come into the harbor we will wait till they do so; then when they find that there is no one there we can show ourselves quietly; but if we got there first they might begin to shoot directly they saw us without stopping to ask any questions." Ralph made his way up to the top of the hill, threw himself down under some trees near the summit, and was soon fast asleep.

When he awoke it was already dark.

He lit his lantern, covered it up in his jacket, and took his station at the highest point.